Designer - Remote

Description

Job Summary:

You are an experienced Designer, responsible for detailed design of OSP elements (aerial and/or underground) and fiber designs of telecommunication networks. You'll be an integral part of the engineering team and will design networks using a variety of tools, ensuring constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs. You will work as part of the project team whose mandate is to design GPON networks using a variety of design tools, collaborating with both design and construction team members, under the supervision of the Design Manager. You will be working in both the office and field; assisting construction staff with safety and quality control and ensuring that constructability issues are incorporated into the network designs.

Apply today to join the Ledcor Technical Services team!

We support our employees with training to develop skills, knowledge, and abilities.

We offer an industry-leading benefits package, ongoing employee training and development, team building and career growth opportunities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform layout and design of fiber optic and copper outside plant networks

• Support projects such as FTTH deployments, fiber-to-the-suite and commercial developments

• Manage day-to-day growth and sustainment of existing telecommunications networks (road relocations, infrastructure adds/moves/changes)

• Perform quality control and field checks of construction and inspections

• Reading and interpreting outside plant records (data, maps, fiber network designs)

• Maintain knowledge of current OSP design principles and industry standards, and perform in compliance with updated Safety Codes, Electric Codes, customer practices and procedures

• Perform system design, create BOM and provide construction quotes for requested projects

• Collaborating with team members from other divisions to overcome project challenges and issues

• Conduct site walk for data collection of all surface features and underground utility data necessary to support the preparation of the construction drawings that are complete and suitable for construction

• Partner closely with Engineering and other departments

• Work from customer drawings, company drawings, vendor drawings or specifications

Qualifications:

• 3 years’ experience working in OSP telecommunications or related field

• Working knowledge of construction or telecom documents, drawings, specifications and current construction practices and methodology

• Organized and self-motivated

• Strong computer skills with an aptitude for learning new programs; familiar with AutoCAD and/or GIS, and MS Office

• Able to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders and interpret their needs

• Willingness to contribute actively in team discussions, sharing experiences and ideas

• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Information:

Company Description

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

But when you work for Ledcor, your experience will go far beyond the project. Do you want a career that means more? Join our True Blue team now!

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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