Senior Fiber Network Planner – OSP (FTTP / PON / GIS)
$110,434–$162,000 year
On-siteEverett, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Oversee network growth, modernization, and advancement planning by analyzing demand, geospatial data, and forecasts to determine optimal fiber distribution solutions. Design, build, and maintain internal tools for Joint Use operations while leading platform rollouts and migrations across multiple systems. Develop automation solutions to streamline workflows, create training dashboards for team adoption, and build Tableau reports to track performance and operational efficiency. Monitor key performance indicators and present insights to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards. Requires five years of experience in fiber network planning, GIS proficiency, and deep understanding of FTTP, PON, and OSP architectures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
- Broad network understanding including access networks, FTTP/FTTN, BBDLC network, Ethernet Services, Feeder/Distribution facilities, Customer Prem solutions, MDU/MTU solutions, SONET, Wireless, Transport/Data dependencies
- Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications
- In-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutions
- Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, and Active Ethernet solutions
- Understanding of CPE solutions
- GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS
- Understanding of CAD based drawing systems
- Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau)
- Understanding of LEAN concepts
- Currently authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines
- Ability to operate with customer-focus mindset
- Pre-employment background check
- Pre-employment drug screening
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job-related field
- Database skills which include creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL)
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