Telecom Engineer, Senior

Responsible for planning, developing, and managing the Aviation Services fiber optic communication infrastructure networks. Prepares and reviews comprehensive plans for the Airport, project plans, contracts and specifications. Supervise the engineering and installation of pathways, telecommunication rooms, backbone cabling and horizontal cabling to meet or exceed EIA/TIA industry standards by using structured cabling (DOA standard).   Plays an active role in network planning and assisting field personnel in maintenance, replacement and renewal of fiber optic network infrastructure. Collaborates with Airport staff, engineers, developers, utility representatives and contractors. Conduct engineering, placing, splicing, and terminating both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cables. Conduct test with various cable testing and analytical tools with an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR), fiber cable radius, routing specifications and network synchronization.

 

Work activities will include the following:

• Plans, supervises, and participates in the design, construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the Airport’s fiber optic network.  
• Assists staff in analysis and diagnosis of problems, troubleshooting equipment, and system failures. 
• Cable Installation quotes gathering for related project
• Supervising internal and external cable installers.
• Developing SOW for cable work.
• Perform Cable Moves, Adds and Changes (including termination, and testing)
• Servicing, including rapid response troubleshooting and repair
• Network design drawings on electronic media 

Positive attitude, respect for self and co-workers, and the ability to effectively work with others. Understand and adhere to the DOA core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Service, Performance, Innovations, People Oriented Environment, and Excellence.

Minimum Qualifications  Education and Experience 

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field (Equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 

4-5 years' of telecom experience. 

Preferred Qualifications  Education and Experience 

Potential candidates will be qualified to design and implement the following:

• CAT5, CAT5e data cabling
• CAT6, CAT6e data cabling
• Coax -Cable TV installs
• Fiber Optics
• Wireless Local Area Networks and Telecommunications Systems
• Local Area Networks
• Interfaces into WAN technologies & DWDM,
• Knowledge of Avaya Cisco VoIP Telephone system & cabling infrastructure

Experience with Panduit solutions is a plus. RCCD Certification is a plus.

Licensures and Certifications 

None required. E

Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required 

physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.