FTTP Design & Deployment Consultant

Application Instructions

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

Application Instructions

Tilson is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure and we are seeking individuals from across the country to join us. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. for 14 years in a row, Tilson is a high growth team of driven professionals with a national practice. We build high-performing teams who take on the largest and most impactful projects for our clients.

Position Description

Employee will demonstrate competency in:

• FTTP design, including various alternative approaches such as PON and Active Ethernet
• A range of alternatives for aerial and underground construction
• Transport/backhaul alternatives
• Capital and operational cost estimation
• Implementation schedule development and management
• Resource forecasting for FTTP network development and operation
• Clear and effective communication with non-engineers and non-technical audiences about technical subjects

• Act as an expert third-party reviewer to evaluate and critique network designs, project plans, and project execution of FTTP projects on behalf of clients who are network funders or owners
• Consult with and advise potential network owners about major network architecture decisions
• Perform fiber network engineering independently and as a team
• Develop high-level network designs for potential FTTP projects, including identifying ways to improve cost and speed deployment
• In some cases, perform low level engineering using 3-GIS, or other GIS platform if required
• Work in GIS engineering and network maintenance platforms, and CADD systems as required
• Develop cost factors for elements FTTP deployments in different regions, and provide cost estimates for high-level conceptual designs to detailed BOMs/
• Review field collected data for accuracy and completeness, and in some cases, perform high-level field assessments
• Review outside plant per design standards and make recommendations to support builds
• Work with other departments to coordinate make ready management, permitting and fielding
• Review as-builts, provide post construction inspection, and support network verification and update
• Manage or self-perform multiple projects of varying complexity
• Oversee field or other technical resources to execute work efficiently and successfully
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal team, government representatives, broadband service providers, other utilities, and consulting clients
• Track progress of project tasks and ensure deadlines are met
• Find innovative solutions to common project road blocks
• Communicate clearly and regularly to team members, including Project Manager
• Maintain orderly records and project documents

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Industry Fiber Optic Certifications a plus
• Strong understanding of outside and inside plant engineering, fiber optic networks, and telecommunication construction
• Understanding of the operating requirements of Internet Service Providers delivering broadband and telecommunications services to homes, businesses, and institutions over fiber optic networks
• Knowledge of NESC code as it relates to telecommunications and common permitting requirements for fiber optic networks, especially in New York State
• Knowledge of broadband service providers and state and local government in New York State a plus
• Experience engineering in a GIS based program
• Understanding of job cost, change order management and work order processing
• Regional travel up to approximately 50% on average
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines
• Willingness to learn new skills, software, and technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in MS Office/Excel
• Valid driver’s license
• Practice good judgement and take ownership in work place safety