OSP Fiber Design Engineer / Splicing Supervisor

Planet Networks is a fast-growing Internet and managed services provider headquartered in beautiful Sussex County, New Jersey. Planet Networks is committed to provide high speed Internet access and exceptional IT services to the local community. Planet Networks is seeking a FTTx Design Engineer / Splicing Supervisor to accelerate the efforts of our network expansion. Responsibilities The engineer is responsible for all aspects of fiber design and allocation, route design, and map creationProjects requiring Fiber Design can either be customer funded based on service orders or company funded initiatives (ie: expansion, overbuild, municipal projects, etc.)Design fiber route and create all necessary splicing prints and work orders for vendors performing splicing work within the active backboneAfter completion close out tasks in appropriate system(s)Utilize software like 3GIS, QGIS, Google Earth, Microsoft Excel and others to complete daily tasksDesign and document fiber splicing and fiber patch assignments for fiber circuitsWork with utilities in underground and aerial right-of-way applicationsWork jointly with the NOC, Field Operations, and Change management; and mobilize necessary repair crews to isolate and restore any fiber impairmentsAssign work, track, and dispatch fiber splicers daily to complete current projects Qualifications Experience with reviewing utility as-built maps (fiber, telco, etc) to identify current routes and splice pointsExperience in OSP construction, fiber construction, copper construction, utility constructionCompetence in design methodology, process, and metricsMust be able to navigate the use of a laptop and multiple sources of data (Google Maps, CAD, system maps)Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsVisual design skills are a strong plusHigh school diploma or equivalentMust possess excellent verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to work under pressure and multi-task, sometimes with conflicting events happening at the same timeHigh attention to detailAbility to relay information in a fast-paced environment Benefits Include Competitive PayHealth Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceRetirement Savings Plan (401K) with company matchPaid Holidays & Vacation (PTO)