Fiber Optic Engineer

Description

Job Summary:

FOCUS Broadband seeks a motivated Fiber Optic Engineer to join our growing and innovative team. As a Fiber Optic Engineer, you will design, engineer, and map outside plant fiber optic networks to facilitate the networks being constructed or redesigned within the FOCUS Broadband service areas. The Fiber Optic Engineer will oversee projects and interactions with our in-house teams and subcontractors throughout FOCUS Broadband’s expanding service areas. Success as a Fiber Optic Engineer will be essential to learn Fiber to the Premise (FTTP), CAD, and GIS functions. 30% of your duties will involve traveling to work sites within the FOCUS Broadband service area and overseeing installation subcontractors working with FOCUS Broadband service areas. You must collaborate with various teams within and outside FOCUS Broadband.

Requirements

• Knowledge of fiber telecommunications OSP systems design, construction practices, and industry regulations affecting engineering projects, including Trunk, Trunk Feeder, and Distribution to the home.
• Aptitude to learn various FOCUS Broadband systems and Microsoft programs, including Adobe Acrobat.
• Maintain, update, and design construction sheets, splicing details, draw said details into ArcGIS for the construction team, as well as prepare and obtain all necessary state and municipal permits for construction on state ROW or along city streets.
• Assist with construction coordination throughout FOCUS Broadband’s service area with tact and professionalism while providing FOCUS Broadband’s top-notch customer service.
• Accuracy in construction designs, ensuring that all construction will meet standard practices and safety precautions, and working following MUTCD standards in all work zones.
• Visit field locations to secure accurate field notes for staking new construction and replacing or rearranging existing outside plant. This includes obtaining right-of-way permits, encroachments, or easements for construction and may consist of getting sites for new or relocated facilities.
• Ensures that construction progresses smoothly by determining that preliminary work is completed before the work order is released. This includes right-of-way permits, private party utility easements, NCDOT encroachment permits, joint-use notification/requests, and coordination with developers, including notification to applicable state, county, municipal, private, or publicly owned power, communications, water, gas, or sewer utilities.
• Understanding of FTTP brownfield or greenfield
• Prepares and assists in all transition phases between existing and newly constructed plant facilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or an associate degree in a related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of FTTX experience, is required; technical fields may include electrical engineering, project management, computer systems, or other similar disciplines.
• Maintains a current and valid driver’s license to perform the duties of this position.
• Fiber to the Premise (FTTP) experience is preferred.

Who is FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina’s largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless Security, and more. 

FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing award-winning customer service and outstanding technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County with planned expansions into Duplin, Columbus, Pender, and Robeson Counties portions. 

As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a “Local Company with Local Priorities.”

Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?

FOCUS Broadband Benefits:

• Competitive Salaries
• Includes a robust 401k with company contribution and a competitive tiered company match.
• Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees 
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Employer-paid AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Term-life.
• On-Site Clinic: available Monday-Friday
• Wellness Bonus Program - including Gym Reimbursement 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays