Position: Corporate - Project Manager Lead/Supervisor
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Duration: Contract
Job ID: 177486
Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Corporate - Project Manager Lead/Supervisor to oversee and manage telecommunications projects, with a strong focus on outside plant (OSP) fiber optic network design and deployment. The ideal candidate will have expertise in fiber optic and microwave radio system engineering, telecom site and facility design, and power and backup systems integration. This role requires a deep understanding of industry standards, regulations, and advanced tools and software for telecom and utility design.
Responsibilities: - Plan and engineer outside plant fiber optic networks to connect substations, generation facilities, control centers, and other utility sites.
- Design aerial and underground fiber routes, including Optical Ground Wire (OPGW) and All-Dielectric Self-Supporting (ADSS) cables.
- Develop route maps, splicing and termination plans, and ensure network redundancy and resiliency for mission-critical services.
- Oversee permitting, rights-of-way, and compliance with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and company standards.
- Design and optimize point-to-point microwave radio links, including path surveys, line-of-sight analyses, and frequency coordination.
- Plan and design telecommunications facilities, including towers, shelters, cabinets, and associated civil and site work.
- Incorporate reliable power solutions, including AC power feeds, DC power plants, battery backups, and standby generators.
- Develop project scopes, cost estimates, and detailed engineering design packages for construction crews and contractors.
- Utilize CAD software and GIS mapping tools to produce route maps, floorplans, and site diagrams.
- Coordinate network cutovers, outage clearances, and method-of-procedure documents to minimize operational impact.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics/Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience combined with relevant technical training/certifications will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience in telecommunications engineering, with a strong focus on outside plant fiber optic network design and/or microwave system engineering.
- Extensive knowledge of fiber optic communication systems, splicing techniques, and outside plant construction practices.
- Proficiency in microwave radio system design, RF engineering principles, and frequency coordination.
- Familiarity with packet-based transport networks (e.g., MPLS, Carrier Ethernet) and traditional TDM systems (e.g., SONET/SDH).
- Proficient in GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS, GE Smallworld) and CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MicroStation).
- Experience with telecom network inventory tools, such as ConnectMaster, and productivity software like Microsoft Office and Visio.
- Working knowledge of industry standards and codes, including NESC, NEC, and telecommunications standards (e.g., Telcordia, IEEE).
- Ability to design solutions that comply with safety regulations, utility policies, and applicable regulatory standards.
About PTR Global: PTR Global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions. PTR Global has become one of the largest providers in its industry, with over 5000 professionals providing services across the U.S. and Canada. For more information visit ;br>
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Pay Range: $55 - $60
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