HFC Engineer - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

As an HFC Engineer on the Telecommunications team you will be responsible for designing and optimizing Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) networks to deliver high-speed broadband services.

This role involves:

• Creating network architectures, ensuring the efficient integration of fiber and coaxial components to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Sizing of serving boundaries using GIS address data; analyze, interpret, and organize large datasets
• Determine feeder routes, distribution routes, and drops to premises by utilizing, parcel, ROW, and easement documentation
• Determine fiber and coax component allocations
• Reviewing field staking sheets, as-Builts and field collected data to determine the optimal running line and construction method.
• Analyze aerial Imagery and general maps to identify existing utilities or potential obstructions; and produce and review high quality constructible plan sets using GIS based software.

 The HFC Enigneer will work closely with engineering teams, project managers, and field engineers to support the deployment and enhancement of HFC networks.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.

Qualifications: 

• Ability to read, interpret, create maps and plan sets.
• Ability to edit and create PDF documents (Bluebeam or Adobe skills)
• Associate’s/bachelor’s degree in engineering/design or equivalent work experience.
• General knowledge in OSP construction methods and best practices.
• 3-6 years of Coax/HFC design experience.
• General knowledge of HFC, DOCSIS, and FTTx networks is required.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS Software products is preferred.

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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