Job Description

Job at a Glance

• Job Title: Fiber Networks Specialist 

• Location: Remote but must live within one of the following state to do occasional site visits -  OH, PA, WV, MD or NJ

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

The Fiber Networks team is responsible for managing the design, construction, and maintenance of the fiber network that provides mission-critical support to transmission companies and local electric distribution companies in the operation of the electrical network.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the fiber optic network and projects

• Follow established IT operations and network processes

• Champion safe work practices for employees and contractors in accordance with Corporate, OSHA, and industry practices

• Work closely with departments, contractors, and subcontractors to develop project requirements, costs, and schedules

• Develop business cases for new projects

• Conduct field site visits in support of projects, maintenance, or relocations (as necessary)

• Design fiber solutions that are scalable, reliable, and cost effective

• Ensure contractor documentation is complete and up to date

• Coordinate fiber optic events within the Change Management process

Qualifications

General Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiber experience

• Experience in electric distribution or transmission industry, fiber engineering or design contractor, fiber installation or maintenance company, or cable service provider

• Knowledge of building fiber underground, in the distribution power space, and in the static position on transmission lines

• Knowledge of ADSS and OPGW fiber cable

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience with drawing and document storage tools (AutoCAD, Visio, FileNet, etc.)

• Knowledge of mapping programs used for documenting fiber optic cable routes

• Ability to utilize construction drawings and documents

• Demonstrated project management or coordination of various size projects

• Familiarity with optical network transport technologies

• Experience managing right of way and permit issues

• Knowledge of OSHA, NESC, and other standards required for fiber installation in the power space

• Understanding of underground locating requirements and services

Level 1 Requirements

• Demonstrate a questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and develop relationships

• Knowledge of basic research techniques

• Desire to learn, grow, work across departments, and deliver results

• Display analytical abilities, including problem solving and decision making

• Deliver quality, accurate work within established deadlines

• Basic communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Time management skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of direct outside fiber experience

Level 2 Requirements

• All Level 1 requirements

• Growth in use of research techniques

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Understanding of applicable products and/or services

• Knowledge of best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns

• Ability to exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments

• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years of direct outside fiber experience

Level 3 Requirements

• All Level 2 requirements

• Strong questioning attitude to learn, produce results, and strengthen existing relationships

• Excellent analytical abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• In-depth understanding of applicable products, services, and customer needs

• Use of best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns

• Independent judgment on basic projects and assignments

• Minimum of four (4) to seven (7) years of direct outside fiber experience

About the Client
The client is a leading energy provider committed to safe and reliable service. Their team manages critical infrastructure projects across IT and energy operations, ensuring the successful design, construction, and maintenance of systems that support electric transmission and distribution.

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