FiBER Engineer
Dallas, TX
Engineering /
Full Time /
On-site
NOVOS Fiber is an open-access Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) infrastructure provider serving Internet Service Providers (ISPs), infrastructure consolidators, and enterprises across the US. At NOVOS Fiber, we believe connected communities are stronger communities. Our mission is to enhance connectivity, drive economic growth, and improve quality of life through advanced technology solutions.
Job Purpose
- NOVOS FiBER, a leading provider of Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) internet services, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fiber Engineer with a specialization in FTTH Design and GIS platforms. This role is necessary to ensure projects maintain standardization and follow municipality guidelines. The main duties of this position are listed below.
- QA/QC of OSP engineering fiber plans created by engineering partners.
- GIS record system updates and maintenance.
- Assisting with permits for all jurisdictions within the project locations.
- Keeping up to date with the latest available fiber equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- QA/QC
- Ability to understand fiber optic network layout and give feedback.
- AutoCAD drafting may be needed for minor adjustments
- Staying up to date on equipment spec and ensuring the design is efficient.
- Ensure the design follows the approved permit.
- GIS systems
- · NOVOS FiBER has partnered with IQGEO to maintain a system of record for our network.
- · This role requires ensuring the shape file upload matches the planned build and can upload to IQGEO with minimal correction.
- · IQGEO will require constant updates as the fiber network progresses.
- Permits
- · Review all guidelines set by each municipality in each market that we are working in.
- · Assisting with permit packages and submittals.
- · Review permits before submittal to ensure faster approval from municipalities.
- Outside Plant Equipment
- · NOVOS FiBER currently deploys Hexatronics equipment for fiber distribution.
- · Keep up to date with the latest product list from Hexatronics and understand how it should be designed. This material will be provided.
- · New technology is always being developed, it is important to keep up with the latest and greatest.
Qualifications
- Qualifications include:
- Education – Highschool and 3-4 years’ experience or an Engineering Degree
- Specialized knowledge – Past experience working with ISP’s in network design and GIS systems
- Skills – AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Suite,
- Abilities – Office job with sitting for 8 hours a day, occasionally getting to the work location and walking the job.
- Other characteristics such as personal characteristics – Great teamwork, excellent communication, attention to detail, not afraid to ask for help
- Professional Certification – Any are welcome, but none are required
- Experience – 3-4 years of experience with fiber design and GIS platforms
$75,000 - $85,000 a year
