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Client Reference Code: 196405
JOB SUMMARY
The HFC Designer III generates system design in the most cost effective manner while meeting Charter Communications’ and the department’s standards and specifications. Under limited supervision, prepares and maintains detailed design drawings, schematics or specifications, typically using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. Works closely with design originators (e.g., engineers, designers) to resolve design details or discrepancies, or to prepare drawings of unusual, complex, or original designs, which require a high degree of precision using CAD (Computer Aided Drafting) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) equipment. Creates, modifies and controls detailed two and three dimensional parts and assembly drawings from engineers' and technicians' sketches, plans, written and verbal instructions. Develops and maintains drafting standards and procedures. Evaluates and recommends purchase of CAD/CAE-related computer hardware and software. May work with system management including file maintenance, backup and storage.


MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Design complex extensions and complete small system redesigns, in accordance with the appropriate design specifications.

Utilize PC design software programs to complete forward & reverse system “RF” design work and PC CAD software programs to post Fiber Designs, in accordance with the Charter Communications’ standards and specifications.

Process engineering change orders to ensure that all related work is complete, accurate and all related documentation is acquired and routed properly.

Perform quality control checks on field mapping notes and/or map digitizing to ensure all drafting specifications and “RF” design specifications are met.

Add up footages that are associated with field mapping notes, digitizing routing maps, and design maps while differentiating between aerial and underground plant as required.

Serve as technical liaison for construction and technical operations group by providing necessary information to construction or maintenance personnel, on a timely basis, including strand maps, design maps, BOMs, prepares charts, graphs, and sketches of vertical details and SOW documents in various formats.

Independently research and recommend build network specification files related to HFC and passive based architecture.

Project a perception of influence to cross-boundary partners while troubleshooting network performance and outage support in support of construction restoration intervals. Additionally assert team leadership in direct technical expertise for construction and technical operations on OSP-Design M&Ps, roles, expectations and architecture.

Contribute to project coordination and administrative functions by maintaining associated records, providing reports as necessary and processing related invoices.

Maintain back-ups for the Design Department’s servers.

Provide training regarding design computer programs and design department procedures and specifications.

Build and/or critique design profiles to ensure that all specifications have been entered properly and that all program generated design outputs are complete and accurate.

Make detailed computations to determine scale, layout and accurate placement of new land base information.

Create complicated Fiber Splicing Matrixes for projects.

Schedule work assignments, monitor project flow and status.

Maintain accurate weekly production records.

Design and draft FTTP, EPON, and/or HFC optical networks using multiple tools (Bentley, AutoCAD, etc) and CATV standard terminology.

Document as-build updates for project reconciliation.

Review Design considerations for both short term and long term needs in relationship to node sizing, powering, and addressing.

Draw accurate routing conclusions that reflect cost estimate for the availability request.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
Read, write, speak and understand English
Proficient Spatial/GIS ability in applications such as MapInfo, ArcGIS, and Google Earth
Must be able to manage multiple priorities, have ability to work closely with other departments and be able to represent all of the Design Department’s policies and procedures, have strong understanding of an Oracle Database including the ability to perform queries, be able to demonstrate operational knowledge of an AutoCAD or MicroStation, Bentley COMMS based design software program, have a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Visio and Project applications programs, able to demonstrate knowledge of computer operations, file management, Windows 7 or more recent version
Strong understanding of CATV drafting and design standards and other analytical abilities
Must understand Charter Communications drafting and symbology standards for Coax and Fiber designs
Successful completion of the following training: SCTE - Broadband Telecom Center Specialist (BTCS) Course & Certification and SQL Essential Training for Databases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Project management and organizational skills, analytical, problem solving and trouble-shooting skills and interpersonal, verbal and written communications
Exhibit a thorough understanding of Charter Communications services infrastructure related to network topology and architecture
Have a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Expert knowledge in the operation and use of all design applications such as Bentley and MapInfo
Able to interpret all designs and applicable documents across all platforms and architecture concepts, and to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusion to apply business analytical trending support of departmental/company goals and to manually calculate link loss
Knowledgeable on business partners’ components to be supported and/or influenced by OSP-Design
Proven ability to lead projects, train co-workers and interact professionally with leadership and cross-functional teams
Must be able to work flexible schedule

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience
College level math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) or demonstrated analytical ability preferred

Related Work Experience
5 years Drafting/design experience or coursework
Job Code : TWCEDS110 HFC Designer III Nonexempt

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