Designer – OSP

You are a designer of Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic communications infrastructure, working to support the design and construction of backhaul and FTTX networks. You’ll be an integral part of the project team and will design networks using a variety of tools, ensuring constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs.

Responsibilities

• Incorporating safety into all aspects of design
• Design backhaul & FTTX networks, including outside plant civil structure, fiber networks, pole line design and preparation of permit applications
• Maintain knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards, and perform in compliance with updated Safety Codes, Electric Codes, customer practices and procedures
• Identify quality issues and provide solutions to the team for discussion
• Review design drawings prepared by others for design compliance and constructability
• Work from customer drawings, company drawings, vendor drawings or specifications
• Provide technical support to junior designers, providing detailed feedback
• Maintaining organization of project drawing files, records, and documentation while keeping company database current

Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience working within Telecommunications OSP, Quality Control experience an asset
• Graduate from a technical college program (preferably in one of the following areas: civil, electrical/telecommunications, GIS)
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements
• Organized and self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Strong MS Office skills, experience with CAD/Microstation/3-GIS/ESRI/ArcGIS would be an asset
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders and interpret their needs
• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications and current construction practices and methodology
• Willingness to contribute actively in team discussions, sharing experiences and ideas
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities