OSP Planning Engineer

Congruex

Congruex was formed in 2017 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity. The digital networks we design and build for our clients enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

Few companies in our industry can operate at scale and self-perform services like our multinational team. Our clients choose Congruex to deliver turn-key digital networks under a single platform. Our unified vision is to become the best end-to-end provider of network design and build services in the U.S.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.

SUMMARY

OSP Planning Engineer is capable of selecting the most economical fiber cable route between multiple small cell sites, hubs, and businesses. Selection process will involve evaluation of multiple routes, support structures, municipal requirements, construction costs, and existing structure occupancy costs. The Planner will also need to document the rationale supporting the proposed plan and routing decisions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Including, but not limited to: )

• Perform applied research, development, and provisioning of new and existing OSP and ISP facilities. Analyze cost alternatives for multiple solutions. * Using inventory tools, maps, and schematics, evaluate current fiber facilities
• Research shall include aerial and underground options, existing customer conduit, and other third party conduit and support structures.
• Recommend a final route based on the most economical solution that meets the customer requirements.
• Document the plan with identified feeder routes, support structure and, budget.
• Develop and apply broadband forecasts to existing facilities
• Size and time fiber facility relief based on forecasted demand and strategic client needs
• Prepare current and long-range plans as needed.
• Responsible for planning and facilitating projects supporting GPON, Fiber routing for Small Cell, Front and Backhaul, Fiber to the Home (FTTH).
• Handle planning for Equipment and Fiber/Bandwidth allocation
• Recommend a final route based on the most economical solution that meets the customer requirements.
• Document the plan with identified feeder routes, support structure and, budget.
• Apply a thorough understanding of how local construction practices, customer preferences, and permitting agency requirements to fiber routing decisions.
• Use various tools to create and validate a preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM) reflecting the costs and materials associated with the routing decisions.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics preferred.
• Knowledge of FTTX Deployment preferred.
• Knowledge of local loop terms, concepts, and loop fiber planning experience required for Level II and III.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical customer dates.
• Understands and follows design & quality standards.
• Understands diverse and collapsed loop fiber routes, Planning infrastructure and deployment concepts.
• Capable of planning projects with some oversight.
• Is capable of performing ad-hoc requests for complicated Planning services with the aid of some explanation and oversight.
• Able to use CAD and GIS systems.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously and to prioritize work according to urgency.
• Requires quality audits for consistency but should not have basic errors.
• Can communicate directly with the customer.
• Must be proficient in using computer software such as MS-Excel, PDF Editors etc.
• Experience with customer specific software platforms.
• Working knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible, take direction with ease, including changes to schedule and workflow priorities.
• Critical thinking skills; make assessments and provide solutions to problems.
• Ability to maintain professional tact in a fast-paced work environment with internal personnel and clients.
• Superior customer service. Dedication to providing customers “White Glove Service”.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 – $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
This position is being offered on a remote/work from home basis.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote