Fiber Designer - Selectek, Inc.

Selectek has an immediate need for a telecom Fiber Designer that will be asked to design detailed fiber design and route plans for OSP work. 

General Duties / Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize QGIS, ArcGIS, and other GIS tools to create FTTX designs.
• Learn new tools and methods to aid with design and cross function between multiple markets with various customers.
• Analyze network demand point data to create the most effective design.
• Provide CAD support for fiber systems through creation of permit plan and profile drawings, construction drawings and conduit designs.
• Review permitting prints as needed for various designs in the permitting stage and give feedback as related to design to minimize changes that might be costly or difficult.
• Provide exemplary project communication and adhere to project/jurisdictional requirements.
• Maintain a robust quality control/assurance process to include but not limited to: Completing validation checks and QA/QC of fiber designs.
• Design Fiber to the Home, backhaul/transport fiber routes, MDU, distribution/feeder design using provided design software and methods.
• Performs fiber splicing during splicing stages for design within GIS or software programs.
• Functionally understand easements, right-of-ways, aerial plant, and buried plant to aid in the design process.
• The ability to read and understand maps, plats, as-builts, construction drawings and utility records is highly desirable.
• Perform any/all duties related to fiber-optic (or copper/coax) network designs that may be required for project(s).

Senior Fiber Designer (In addition to the General Duties / Key Responsibilities above)

• Performs quality assurance on other designers work with minimum guidance needed.
• Displays an in-depth understanding of fiber architecture across multiple markets.
• Takes ownership of special projects with limited supervision.
• Supports Lead Designer and/or Manager in the training of new hires or lower-level Designers.

Lead Fiber Designer (In addition to the General Duties / Key Responsibilities above)

• Responsible for ensuring the timely completion and delivery of projects.
• Supervises and provides performance feedback to Designers.
• Provides recommendations regarding process improvements and training opportunities.
• Responsible for training and making training materials for new hires or lower-level Designers.

• Performs final quality assurance checks on lower level and senior designers work as needed with limited to no guidance for fundamentals.
• Familiar with all markets on a high enough level to design independently, knowing all design parameters required by all customers.

Required Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years designing fiber network solutions with an emphasis on FTTX networks.
• Knowledgeable in fiber optic network design.
• 1 or more years of experience with Fiber Design Software
  • QGIS, ArcMap, ArcPro, ARCGIS, AGOL, OSPInsight, 3GIS or other GIS based systems (preference will be placed on direct QGIS experience).
  • Or any relevant fiber optic design-based software

Senior Fiber Designer

• 2-4 years of related GIS and/or telecom records experience.
• 3 years of telecom experience with distributed split networks, greenfield, brownfield, and splicing/fiber counts.
• 1 or more years of experience with centralized split networks.

Lead Fiber Designer

• 2-4 years of related GIS and telecom records experience.
• 4 or more years telecom experience with distributed split networks, greenfield, brownfield, and splicing/fiber counts.
• 1 or more years of experience with centralized split networks.
• 1 or more years of experience in a leadership role.

They really want experience with QGIS software.

Sponsorship: No, must be US Citizen or Green Card holder
Pay range: $24/hour - $30/hour ($49,000 - $62,400 annual salary)
Term of assignment: 6 months contract to direct
Pay method when direct: Hourly eligible for OT pay
Location of job: Overland Park, KS
Hours and shift: Monday – Friday, flexible start time 8 hours a day
Work from home: Yes - employees will be expected to work within the office during the first 6 months or so while training and learning about the company. Once the employee is up and running at 6 months (at the expected rate - meeting quotas), they will have the option to work from home or a mix of home and office. There will still be times or circumstances where the employee will be required to come into the office, so they will need to still be in the Greater KC Area.
Working remote: Not fully remote (see above)
Overtime expected: No
Travel: Very minimal
Work attire: Casual; Jeans and T shirts are fine as long as they are not offensive, stained, etc
Does the client require a background check and drug test? Yes – mostly looking for any type of violent charge or fraud (but not limited to) – misdemeanor or felony

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.net for more details.