Telecom Engineer II

Responsibilities and Duties:

The successful candidate will develop Fiber solutions to address Energy business needs including the planning, designing, implementing, testing and documentation of the communication systems & network components. This candidate will leverage standard processes to better enable 1st and 2nd level support teams to handle issues along with providing 3rd level advanced support as needed on an on-call rotation. Along with support, the candidate must be willing to work after hours and weekends to turn up and activate new or existing systems although this wont be very common. The successful candidate will be able to:

• Provides cost effective designs that incorporate sound engineering practice, utilizing the latest in proven technology with the goal of meeting business needs and providing a reliable and efficient service
• Evaluate quotes and proposals to ensure the best equipment for the job is purchased; requisitions equipment and assigns accurate accounting information.
• Develops plans and prepares engineering job packages consisting of detailed parts/equipment lists, logical installation instructions and appropriate documentation (drawings, splicing diagrams, layouts, etc.) to support an efficient installation and maintenance process.
• Prepares and submits cost estimates, economic studies and accounting requests for planned projects. Ability to track and forecast project spends once project is initiated.
• Works effectively with other team members to successfully implement transport projects.
• Monitors installation work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with current telecommunications technology and available facilities.
• Resolves complex technical problems and provides technical assistance to installation and maintenance personnel.
• Performs related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Four years of experience designing fiber optic network infrastructure, including OPGW, ADSS (communications space and power space) and underground fiber installations
• Experience with fiber installation techniques such as boring, trenching and aerial cable installation
• Experience creating install plans, splicing diagrams, and following a change management process
• Experience reading OTDR files and interpreting results
• Experience with DOT, railroad and municipality permitting processes
• Experience with pole loading analysis, sag and tension charts
• Understanding of joint use policies and systems, such as SPANS
• Understanding of communication technology and fundamentals.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support successful performance in a team environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in an Agile environment.

* Experience with OSP Insight or similar documentation systems.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.