Fiber Design Engineer

Fiber Designer

Required

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience utilizing fiber design software (ex: ArcGIS, 3

GIS, OSPInsight, Crescent Link) specifically for fiber network design

• Familiarity with OSP fiber – either from a design or construction standpoint

Nice to Have

Skills & Experience:

• Prior experience supporting an electric utility/energy provider

• Bachelor's or Associates degree

• UTC Level 1 & 2
- Fiber Optic Designer Certification

• Knowledge of applicable network protocols including TCI/IP, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 60870, etc.

Job Description:

One of Insight Global's major clients are seeking a Fiber Designer to join the Operational Communications division within a local utility. General responsibilities include:

• Perform fiber design functions requiring competencies in project planning, building, and maintaining the fiber optic infrastructure.

• Independently develops, designs, evaluates, selects, and/or applies guidelines, procedures, and fiber design techniques and standards in an economically efficient and sound fiber designing manner.

• Maintains and updates documentation for fiber optic networks, including inside and outside plants.

• This position requires a strong understanding of fiber optic infrastructure construction, maintenance, and spatial planning.

• Skilled at creating and documenting splice plans for construction projects and updating Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including Network Engineering to create detailed designs, ensure optimal network performance, and contribute to the successful implementation of fiber optic projects.