Telecom Planning and Design Network Engineer

 

Recruiter:

Employ Africa HR Services CC

Job Ref:

DUR002531/SKJ

Date posted:

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Location:

Senegal, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Telecom Planning and Design Network Engineer required in Senegal

POSITION INFO:

Location : Dakar, Senegal

Must to have skills – COMAC & CAPFT , France Telecom Experience

Languages : English & French language proficiency

 FTTx Design Engineer  

 

Relevant experience

5-7 years of Professional/Technical Experience in Telecom with good knowledge in Planning & Designing of FTTX Network and  Hands-on experience in using GIS/drafting Tools like MapInfo/Spatial net/AutoCAD/ Arc GIS/ QGIS/ COMAC/ CAPFT.

Sound understanding of OSP/ISP construction standards and field practices, planning and design expertise in FTTP, FTTB, FTTC, FTTN, HFC technology and expertise in APS and Pole load. Preferred Good understanding of Method of Measurements for Design and construction of FTTx Network and should be able to prepare the BOQ and BOM for FTTx Design

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Planning and Designing of FTTx Network using drafting tools.
  • Should be able to work on different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns using MAP-INFO, QGIS or other GIS tools like ArcGIS, Spatial net etc...
  • Should be able to perform pole load activities with COMAC and CAPFT.
  • End to end delivery designs services including but not limited to Detail Design, Survey Packs, validating survey reports and site designs received from the field, create Construction Plans in AutoCAD, BOM/BOQ
  • Communicate with stakeholders on the rejections and corrective actions.
  • Coordinating with the Field Teams for the required information
  • Preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of telecommunications equipment
  • Create power designs as per power utility guidelines.
  • Communicate with field teams for any additional data/clarification required

 

Technical Competencies

  • Understanding of telecommunications transmission network, Outside plant deployment, and multiple FTTx Technologies
  • Experience in Copper/ Fiber Access Network, Field practices along with quality, testing standards, and Fibre network architecture of France
  • Knowledge of cable/joint/equipment installation techniques. Aerial and underground cabling methodology

 

Knowledge / Skills Responsible to delivering 100% quality products to customers at all time

  • Good analytical / problem-solving skills o Should be able to work on different GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns using QGIS, COMAC, CAPFT, and Other GIS tools
  • Communicate with teams for any additional data/clarification required
  • Creating and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage;
  • Knowledge of OSP, Fiber, Copper & other emerging technologies
  • Good Hands-on Experience on MapInfo Tool/AutoCad
  • Planning Designing of Telecom Passive network for FTTx technology
  • Good understanding of Optical and copper distribution and last-mile local networks (up to customer premises).
  • Good understanding of OSP construction activities
  • Strong GIS skills with two or more GIS packages o Excellent verbal / written communication skills
  • Good writing skills - for documentation, training, processes
  • Good understanding of OSP/ISP construction activities
  • Design optical fiber cable to commercial and residential premises, multi-dwelling units.
  • Expert for FTTN, FTTB, FTTC technology
  • Good knowledge of BOQ and BOM for FTTx Designs
  • Languages – English must

 



 

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