Fiber Network Field Technician

04 May 2024

Vacancy expired!

CEI's Client is looking for an

outside plant fiber specialist in Virginia. This position is responsible for supporting their Energy owned and contract-maintained fiber cable along the company’s various Distribution rights of way supporting Grid Transformation and Rural Broadband

Primary job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Design fiber cable routes along Distribution ROWs
  • Work in and around substations, district offices and Distribution rights of way
  • Produce detailed cost estimates for new fiber routes and relocation projects
  • Select contractors, oversee construction and splicing
  • Field verify as-built cable routes and update Circuit Vision as needed
  • Enter as-built cable routes into Circuit Vision
  • Respond to and coordinate restoration of cable cuts
  • Review cable routes for low spare availability and propose solutions
  • Participate in cable maintenance window cutovers
  • Support storm recovery duties during and after natural disasters
  • Experience with OPGW and/or Transmission engineering/design a plus

Minimum Requirements:
  • 4 years of outside plant engineering and/or splicing experience
  • Knowledge of installation and maintenance practices for ADSS cable and hardware
  • Knowledge of ROW and permitting processes
  • Strong safety awareness
  • Well organized and high level of attention to detail
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing
  • Strong problem solving/troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to process information quickly and function in a high-stress environment
  • Strong project management skills
  • Equally effective working independently or in a team environment
  • Ability to develop rapport with Dominion Energy employees, external customers and contractors
  • Experienced using MS Office, Circuit Vision and GIS interfaces
  • Familiarity with BICSI, EIA, TIA, and NESC Standards
  • Valid driver’s license
  • OPGW route design and operational experience is a plus
  • Autocad LT experience is a plus

Education RequirementsCompletion of High School; Associate Degree in electrical or mechanical is preferred

  • ID: #49858721
  • State: Virginia Richmond 23219 Richmond USA
  • City: Richmond
  • Salary: $30 - $35
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-05-04
  • Deadline: 2023-06-26
  • Category: Et cetera