Fiber Planning Engineer

Reporting to: Manager Fiber Plan

Role Purpose:

The incumbent will be responsible for Fiber Network, modelling, planning, design and optimization of reliable transmission systems in support of fixed services backhaul requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Feasibility, detailed field survey, design and implementation of main backbone, branch and access distribution fiber cable links i.e exchange to exchange, fiber to BTS and customer fiber links (Metro, FTTB/C and FTTH)
Preparation of bill of quantities for project proposals and validation of designs and bill of quantities for relocations and rehabilitation proposals from the regions.
Checking and validating project proposals from the regions and third party to ensure they conform to standards and are aligned to the master plan before issuance of Works Authority
Material planning & procuring of materials for on-going OFC related projects
Development of master plan for fiber networks (backbone, metro & access)
Offering technical support to all regional planning offices on on-going projects, project proposals and network drawings database management.
Provide technical support and vendor evaluation to sourcing for fixed access network projects.
Coordinating acquisition of new wayleaves allocated to Telkom Kenya Access Network systemby Ministry of roads, County Government Authorities and other services providers within theRepublic of Kenya.
Attend site meetings with relevant road authorities and inspection of proposed projects & ongoing projects.
Coordinating with all the agencies and site supervisors for timely and efficiently execution of work so as to meet deadlines
Overhaul and all technical jobs like blowing, Splicing, OFC testing (OTDR) and Link Testing with Laser Source-Power Meter.
Evaluation of contracts and contractors
Project managements of ongoing projects
Track survey and implementation cases and ensures case are completed on project
management tool

Requirements

Bachelor of Science University Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical and Electronic engineering
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the planning and design of fiber networks
Experience troubleshooting Fiber optic issues
General understanding of Fiber optic cable system design and theory
Way leave acquisition
Proficient in using MapInfo, Google Earth/Map,AutoCAD, GIS

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.

Apply via :

jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com