Telecommunications Planning & Design Engineer

ESPO Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Telecommunications Planning & Design Engineer for a long-term contract in Houston. This role involves designing and planning broadband communication systems, coordinating construction efforts, and ensuring all project specifications are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering or GIS, along with experience in project management and system design. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and innovation, where your contributions will directly impact the future of telecommunications. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 1-4 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design systems and determine project specifications with the project team.
• Create construction jobs and ensure proper documentation for projects.
• Participate in the design of broadband communication systems.

Skills

Construction Coordination

Project Specification Design

Documentation Validation

Communication Systems Design

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

SpatialNet

GIS Software

Job description

Telecommunications Planning & Design Engineer

Location: Houston, TX
Job type: Long-Term Contract

Our client, a major Telecommunications provider, is hiring a Planning & Design Engineer for a long-term contract opportunity in Houston, TX.

The Planning & Design Engineer is responsible for construction coordination and the planning and designing of broadband communication systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works with the project team to design systems and determine project specifications.
• Creates construction jobs, ensures proper documentation available to proceed, assesses nearby jobs for synergies, conducts point-to-point design and reserves wavelengths, and is tightly aligned with the network plan group to ensure builds are holistic.
• Assists with project status to ensure progress toward completion and required procedural steps are completed fully and in a timely manner.
• Creates construction jobs from a variety of intake sources.
• Validate documentation and information available to proceed. Where needed, obtain additional information to move the job forward.
• Leverages Plan tools to assess nearby jobs for integration.
• Participates in the design of broadband communication systems using various design software packages such as AutoCad, SpatialNet, GIS.
• Prepares special keys, charts, diagrams, and graphic drawings for use by other departments.
• Updates and maintains system maps, keys, and design files.
• Tracks and keeps current system spreadsheets and documents.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s), and overtime as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience - Liberal Arts, Engineering, GIS
• Generally requires 1-4 years of related experience

ESPO Corporation
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