Senior Network Planning Engineer

AFL is a leading provider of integrated solutions in the fiber optics industry. By offering expertise, products, and services in engineering, construction, and installation and repairs, AFL provides end-to-end solutions for customers’ broadband networks. From being environmentally-conscious to ensuring a healthy and safe working environment, AFL invests in its employees. AFL proactively engages with its communities through grants, service projects, environmental initiatives and more. Through a culture of commitment and collaboration, the company is a trusted advisor for customers in the telecom, oil and gas, and utilities markets. AFL is proud of its impact on communities, connecting people with innovative technologies, exceptional products and high-quality services.

We have a reputation in the fiber optics industry for consistently being at the forefront of technology and innovation. Want proof? We were founded in 1984 with a single product, fiber optic ground wire. Today, we sell thousands of products and services to multiple markets across the globe and have become a billion-dollar company in revenue. Not only do we have a track record for growth and financial stability, but we are also backed by Fujikura, a $6 billion company with a 128-year history of product innovation. With our culture of commitment and professional growth opportunities, AFL will give you the opportunity to reach new heights and take your career to the next level.

AFL has operations in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujikura Ltd. of Japan.

Under the direction of the Manager- Project Engineering, Senior Network Planning Engineer will be responsible for access network planning, Long-haul and FTTx architecture review, designs, permitting, and project management processes related to outside plant (OSP) Telecommunications engineering designs and construction. The role requires to liaise with clients, internal stakeholders and vendors.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTING OUTCOMES

Liaise with OSP field teams and the client to determine component selection, routing, and network architecture guidelines to produce detailed engineering designs.

Perform right of way and route assessments by mapping all surface features, utility pole information and collect subsurface utility data to determine the most efficient placement method (i.e., aerial over-lash, new strand placement, open trench, directional bore, plough, etc.) based on material and crew costs, soil conditions, structure health, traffic safety, environmental safety, municipal permitting requirements, and any other relevant considerations.

Responsible for Obtaining and documenting standards of the permit granting authorities, including municipal, regional district, provincial and federal agencies, first nations, railways, and pipeline owners, and verifying compliance to all permit requirements both in the engineering and construction of the project.

Prepare, manage, and maintain project documentation, maps, and CAD drawings. Create drawings and records of fiber and copper routes, splice locations, construction notes, bills of materials and project overviews.

Work with multiple customers and prepare all deliverables within each customer’s specifications.

Interpret underground and aerial telecom facilities records on maps and field notes.

Perform work in compliance with up-to-date Safety Codes, Electric Codes, CSA standards (C22.3 No. 1-15, C22.3 No. 7-15) and customer standards and best practices.

Must take ownership of the data lifecycle for infrastructure projects; from design through construction, to as-builts and ultimately into the client asset inventory database (Example: Spatial-Net)

Review Planned Road Improvement Civil Design Drawings and identify/mitigate conflicts with existing aerial, buried and underground telecommunications facilities. Coordinate resolution associated with all utilities impacted by proposed road improvement designs and joint utility trenching

Attend customer meetings; perform site surveys and walk-outs as necessary to comply with customer requirements and project timeline.

Must be updated with knowledge of current OSP design principles (GPON / FTTH, long-haul and HFC networks) and industry standards. Impart engineering knowledge and encourage the professional development of engineers and technical staff.

Assess and incorporate municipal requirements, specification sheets, standards documents, joint-use agreements, utility maps, orthophotos, survey files, as-built documentation, site photos, etc., in the preparation of detailed engineering designs that are cost-effective and safe.

Ensure the correctness and completion of all deliverables (plans, profiles, typical details, restoration plans, site photographs, and traffic control plans).

Define the outside plant requirements for proposed projects, creating scopes of work, and bills of materials. Assisting with the development of schedules and budgets, obtaining competitive bids for all contracted work and material procurement and the requisition process.

Maintain communication with construction forces and makes recommendations for line assignment or construction methods due to field conditions, construction access by crews, or congestion of utilities, while still meeting all project and permit requirements.

Protect organizations’ values by keeping information confidential

Enhance organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment

Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Employee may be asked to perform other ancillary or related duties as required, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Experience

Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) with EGBC or APEGA.

8 or more years of experience working within telecommunications OSP design, specializing in FTTH, copper, HFC and long-haul plant design.

Strong understanding of CSA standard CC22.3 No. 1-15 (Overhead Systems) and ability to use PLS-CADD, QuickPole or SPIDACalc for pole line modelling and analysis.

Ability to use AutoCAD with specialized toolset (MAP 3D and Raster design toolset), MicroStation and ArcGIS Pro/ArcMap to create a tactical plan, prepare design or redline permits to permitting authority specifications.

Good working knowledge of OSP placement methods and experience in civil and aerial field engineering or construction. Able to read work prints, understand and interpret permit requirements. The candidate should follow necessary clearance and separation rules for aerial construction

Skills and Abilities

Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to analyze data and utilize it to make sound business decision

Conflict Management and Resolution Skills – Build consensus, anticipate and solve problems·

Detail oriented – Proven accuracy with reporting

Results focused – Ability to organize and manage multiple, and at time competing priorities

Communication Skills – Demonstrate communication skills necessary to interpret policies in situations requiring persuasion and prepare and present presentations,

Relationship building skills – ability to work within a dynamic team setting and provide role model leadership to AFL workforce

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements

Normal office environment

Moderate travel as required

Work Hours

General working hours Monday to Friday of 8:00am to 4:30pm

Disclaimer: This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

Why Work for AFL

We Care: Our Employees are eligible to participate in our amazing Total Rewards Program which offers: Extended Health and Dental, Vision Care, Life Insurance, RRSP matching, Employee and Family Assistance Program and more.

We Include: AFL is an equal opportunity employer that’s committed to accessible, inclusive employment.

We Develop: We enthusiastically support learning and advancement opportunities for our team members.

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