Fiber Networks Specialist III

Contract Length: 2 years

Location:

Akron, OH
Work Setup:
Remote within the service footprint; occasional travel required for meetings, projects, and field site visits

The Fiber Networks team manages the design, construction, and maintenance of a mission-critical fiber network supporting electric transmission and distribution operations. The Fiber Networks Specialist will coordinate fiber projects, maintenance activities, contractors, and technical solutions that support reliable electrical network operations.

• Manage and support fiber optic network projects, including new installations, maintenance, and relocations.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors to establish project requirements, costs, schedules, and deliverables.
• Design scalable, reliable, and cost-effective fiber solutions.
• Champion safe work practices in accordance with corporate, OSHA, NESC, and industry standards.
• Conduct field site visits as needed and maintain accurate project, construction, and network documentation.
• Coordinate fiber optic activities through established Change Management processes.
• Develop business cases for new projects and follow established IT Operations and network processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.

• 2 years of direct outside fiber project management experience
  ; higher-level opportunities may require 4–7 years.
• Experience in electric transmission/distribution, fiber engineering/design, fiber installation/maintenance, or cable service environments.
• Experience working with and knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable.
• Knowledge of underground fiber construction, distribution power space, and transmission-line fiber installations.
• Demonstrated fiber project management and construction drawing/document experience.
• Knowledge of right-of-way, permitting, underground locating, OSHA, and NESC requirements.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Visio, File Net, fiber mapping tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and collaborate professionally with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.

The successful Fiber Networks Specialist will bring a safety-first mindset, strong project coordination skills, and the ability to build productive relationships across internal teams and the contractor network.

We look forward to reviewing your application!
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