Position Type : Full Time
Location : Coppell, Texas
Date Posted : 09 / 12 / 2024
Areas of interest : Design, Information Technology, Telecom Engineering
Requisition Number : 2024-39279
Business unit : Field Operations EDS100
The HFC Designer I generates broadband system designs in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining Charter Communications’ and the department’s standards and specifications. Under direct supervision / guidance, prepares and maintains detailed engineering and design drawing files and schematics using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or other spatial or GIS software platforms. Works closely with cross-departmental boundary partners; Tech Ops, Construction and Engineering in the facilitation of design / engineering services providing necessary information, including strand maps, design maps, BOMs, charts, graphs, and sketches of vertical details, and provide SOWs in a timely basis. Helps develop and maintain Charter Communications’ broadband HFC design and digitizing standards.
- Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
- Design basic HFC broadband plant extensions utilizing various design software programs.
- Utilize various CAD / GIS software programs (Bentley, Spatial, AutoCAD, and Smallworld) to digitize base, strand, coax, fiber designs, fiber splicing documentation and BOMs in accordance with the Charter Communications digitizing standards and specifications.
- Conduct engineering change orders to ensure that all related work is complete and accurate and all related documentation is acquired and routed properly.
- Perform quality control checks on field mapping, field notes and / or map digitizing to ensure all specifications are met.
- Provide technical guidance and QC of contractor work in support of existing specifications across various architecture concepts.
- Document and digitize construction as-builds for project reconciliation as required.
- Contribute to project coordination and perform administrative functions by maintaining associated records, providing reports as necessary and processing related invoices.
- Schedule work assignments, monitor project work flow and maintain accurate weekly production reports.
- Make copies of system prints or engineering documents as required.
- Maintain digital plotter, engineering copier / scanner and other departmental equipment.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
- Well-versed in HFC architectures, HFC Network Design Specifications and symbology
- Understanding of CATV standards and terminology, HFC, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures
- Basic knowledge of CAD / Spatial applications such as MicroStation / BentleyComms, Spatial, AutoCAD and / or Smallworld design and digitizing software programs
- Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with accuracy
- Working knowledge of MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Must have strong computer skills
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities
Required Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience
- College level math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) or demonstrated analytical ability preferred
Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years
- Drafting / design experience or coursework - 1+