OSP Designer

The Internet is now the heartbeat of our home, but too often internet service is frustrating and unreliable. IQ Fiber was created to offer 100% fiber-optic fast internet, transparent pricing, and attentive customer service to deliver a Smarter internet experience. As part of the rapidly growing IQ Fiber team, your contributions will directly affect our success. Your work matters here.

We’re looking for energetic, collaborative, and customer-focused talent with the ability to proactively move our business forward. In return, you’ll find a place where you voice matters. You’ll find a team who works hard and has fun. And, if you’re like us, you’ll know you made a Smarter career choice.

Summary:
The employee will be responsible for design, drafting and network documentation for the Company’s fiber optic network including outside plant, inside plant and customer premises. Responsible for supporting all fiber optic cable as-builts into Vetro. Communicating with all field personnel and contract partners to obtain as-builts, and network design changes to be uploaded into Vetro. This job will involve designing continuous fiber routes over existing and new build fiber optic cables, creating fiber splice documents, using as-built information, Vetro, Excel, and other software programs. The individual will be skilled in OSP FTTH/FTTP design with an understanding of OSP construction and engineering.

This is an on-site role, working in the office Monday through Friday, at our Southpoint location.

Job Description:

• Become proficient with Vetro and support the efforts of the Design and Documentation Manager
• Work with engineering team, develop and implement network nomenclature
• Document and maintain records for all outside plant, customer premises and central office
• Prepare drawings and plans to support network expansions
• Design and plan all fiber routes and hub cabinet locations
• Create and implement adds, moves, and change policies to maintain proper plant facility records
• Obtain and enter in Vetro all Fiber as-builts (FUDS) from in-house staff and contractors
• Update monthly grid maps for Sunshine811
• Develop ISP Patch panel diagrams/cable rack layouts
• Generation of bill of materials, splice sheets, and other supporting documentation for design
• Review completed design for errors and efficiency
• Ensure design specifications are maintained
• Adhere to appropriate quality standards set out in the design requirements
• Analyze OTDR traces, evaluate characteristics of fiber and document test results
• Assist in troubleshooting fiber circuits for light and path continuity
• Create and maintain appropriate technical documentation
• Supports Specialists and leadership team with fiber design documents
• May advise, train, and guide other designers

Job Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 -3 years Vetro (or other drafting program) experience
• Experience creating Vetro API scripts
• 2-3 technical writing experience
• Must be able to pass criminal background and drug test
• Must have a clear driving record
• Flexibility to work mandatory overtime to meet business needs
• Experience or the equivalent education/certification with AutoCAD, 3-GIS, Micro-station, Spatial or Vetro is required
• Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Visual design skills are a strong plus
• Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is preferred
• Competence in design methodology, process, and metrics
• Experience in designing and/or constructing telecommunications fiber networks
• High integrity and strong work ethic
• Attention to detail and ability to think creatively and strategically
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Must be able to work independently and without supervision
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with other team members
• OSP Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)
• Telecommunications: 1 year (Preferred)

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IQ Fiber is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.