Using engineering techniques, the Design Engineer I helps to design, maintain, or improve new or existing Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network designs playing play a key role in the planning and execution of Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) Fiber designs. Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects. Establishes design briefs. Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria. Identifies and selects materials needed for production. Produces final hand drawings and specifications. Uses computer aided design (CAD) to design concepts.
Responsibilities
- Technical Skills: - In-depth knowledge of FTTH network technologies, architectures, and industry standards. - Familiarity with network planning and design tools.
- Leadership and Management: - Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Project Management: - Proven experience in successfully managing large-scale FTTH network projects.
- Communication Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strategic Thinking: - Ability to think strategically and make decisions that align with long-term organizational goals.
- Problem-Solving: - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 1 or more years of experience. Performs work under direct supervision, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, sit – 6-8 hours daily
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Key Competencies, Skills, Abilities
- Proven experience in project management with technical abilities
- Experience in using Bluebeam software
- Must have good understanding of field design
- Proficient in using Microsoft Excel
- Ability to adapt to varying project requirements and timelines.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Detail oriented.
- Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Project management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work on multiple projectsMust understand field design and be able to work using Bluebeam software
- Able to use Excel proficiently and communicate changes with the field teams.
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Additional Comments*
ITG is an equal employment opportunity employer. ITG’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. ITG also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also ITG’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
