CAD Designer II

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We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is now longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

Job Summary

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the calculation, design and project tracking of RF engineering and as-build to support the rollout of subscriber/commercial services and provision of quality signal for broadband voice, video, and data services.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of company-wide mapping and design for support in a manner that ensures that all company technical requirements and mapping standards are adhered to, thereby creating a cohesive network across the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction through a high level of operational efficiency.
• Responsible for the field survey, design, engineering, as-build, and quality control of cable plant and system components from the node throughout the distribution & FTTH networks.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities as described in the Design Tech BBI position descriptions, in full and adequate manner
• Technical Training or Equivalent experience
  Strong computer, MS Office / EXCEL skills required
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license in good standing within the state of current residence.
• Min 6 months exp as a Design Tech BBI
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of all mdu, aerial, underground and BA design and construction, including technical familiarity with CATV system plant components and home wiring
• Knowledge of WiFi design and placement for coverage
• Knowledge of splicing, aerial and underground construction procedures and specifications for cost estimating
• Knowledge of grounding and bonding specifications as necessary for design completeness
• Ability to read various maps (Road & Systems)
• Knowledge of the following products and specification but not limited to: CATV Nodes, Line Gear, and passive; Power Supplies and specs; all cable specs and manufacturers
• Use ETS/PAR Database, Run reports
• Ability to perform HFC Designs, Including Standard Installs, smaller Designs, Simple Node Splits, Fiber
• Design for Commercial, Residential and B2B
• Ability to perform FTTH Designs, Including Pocketing and Cell Design
• Knowledge of FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs)
• Knowledge of RFS (Ready for Service) process
• Ability to QC FTTH Distribution Pocketing & Designs to release
• Ability to QC FTTH Feeder & Backhaul Design (Includes ROLTs) and release
• Troubleshooting- repair / replace cable and equipment (aerial and U/G) designs
• Understanding of all design prints and symbols
• Attend DOT and project site meetings
• Mark up DOT Mapping
• An "Activity Analysis" of the physical demands required to perform this job's essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request and with an offer of employment. Must pass a physical assessment of those physical demands post offer/pre employment and if returning to work following a leave of absence, conducted at the Company's assessment vendor.

At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What's Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen. These aren't just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking. Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them. It's all part of the bigger picture of "Be The Difference" where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stops.

If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team. Together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.

All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Pay is competitive and based on a number of job-related factors, including skills and experience. The starting pay rate/range at time of hire for this position in the posted location is$52,547.00-$86,327.00/ year. The rate/range provided herein is the anticipated pay at the time of hire, and does not reflect future job opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Please note that at this time, we do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.