CAD Designer II

Job Summary

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the calculation, design and project tracking of RF engineering and as-build to support the rollout of subscriber/commercial services and provision of quality signal for broadband voice, video, and data services.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of company-wide mapping and design for support in a manner that ensures that all company technical requirements and mapping standards are adhered to, thereby creating a cohesive network across the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction through a high level of operational efficiency.
• Responsible for the field survey, design, engineering, as-build, and quality control of cable plant and system components from the node throughout the distribution & FTTH networks.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions, in full and adequate manner
• Technical Training or Equivalent experience
• Strong computer, MS Office / EXCEL skills required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence. Min 6 months exp as a Design Tech BBI
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA design and construction, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring
• Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage
• Knowledge of splicing, aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary for design completeness
• Knowledge of the following products and specification but not limited to: CATV Nodes, Line Gear, and passive; Power Supplies and specs; all cable specs and manufacturers
• Use ETS/PAR Database, Run reports
• Ability to perform HFC Designs, Including Standard Installs, smaller Designs, Simple Node Splits, Fiber Design for Commercial, Residential and B2B
• Ability to perform FTTH Designs, Including Pocketing and Cell Design
• Knowledge of FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs)
• Knowledge of RFS (Ready for Service) process
• Ability to QC FTTH Distribution Pocketing & Designs to release
• Ability to QC FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs) and release
• Troubleshooting- repair / replace cable and equipment (aerial and U/G) designs
• Understanding of all design prints and symbols
• Attend DOT and project site meetings
• Mark up DOT Mapping
• An “Activity Analysis” of the physical demands required to perform this job’s essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request and with an offer of employment.

Requirements

• Must pass a physical assessment of those physical demands post offer/pre employment and if returning to work following a leave of absence, conducted at the Company’s assessment vendor.

Skills

• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions, in full and adequate manner
• Technical Training or Equivalent experience
• Strong computer, MS Office / EXCEL skills required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing within the state of current residence. Min 6 months exp as a Design Tech BBI
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA design and construction, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring
• Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage
• Knowledge of splicing, aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary for design completeness
• Knowledge of the following products and specification but not limited to: CATV Nodes, Line Gear, and passive; Power Supplies and specs; all cable specs and manufacturers
• Use ETS/PAR Database, Run reports
• Ability to perform HFC Designs, Including Standard Installs, smaller Designs, Simple Node Splits, Fiber Design for Commercial, Residential and B2B
• Ability to perform FTTH Designs, Including Pocketing and Cell Design
• Knowledge of FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs)
• Knowledge of RFS (Ready for Service) process
• Ability to QC FTTH Distribution Pocketing & Designs to release
• Ability to QC FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs) and release
• Troubleshooting- repair / replace cable and equipment (aerial and U/G) designs
• Understanding of all design prints and symbols
• Attend DOT and project site meetings
• Mark up DOT Mapping
• An “Activity Analysis” of the physical demands required to perform this job’s essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request and with an offer of employment.

Benefits

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

Pay

The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is $52,547.00 - $86,327.00 / year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.