Fiber Optic Network Planning Specialist

3 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Rogers Communications Full time

Company Overview

Rogers Communications is a leading Canadian telecommunications company that provides a range of services to individuals and businesses.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Fiber Optic Network Planning Specialist to join our team in Calgary, Alberta.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, budgeting, capacity management, design, and implementation of the Wireline Optical Transport Network to meet the needs of various Rogers divisions.

Job Description

The Fiber Optic Network Planning Specialist will:

  • Prepare transport network quotes and issue engineering plans that clearly explain and solve network capacity augments, customer requirements, and integration reconfigurations;
  • Issue work orders, write MOPs, order equipment, and review capacity demands;
  • Interface and coordinate with other Rogers divisions primarily Wireline, Wireless, and RB peer departments such as engineering and implementations, project management, and operations to ensure planning and implementation of design;
  • Maintain, monitor, and develop network capacity and utilization reports to support tracking and reporting of vital network statistics for effective transport network capacity management;
  • Own the requirements assessment and detailed Engineering plan design;
  • Perform analysis of and recommendations for different transport technical options;
  • Integrate new sites into the transport network;
  • Ensure that specifications/plans have been engineered to acceptable standards;
  • Assist in the development of the 1-3 year Transport network plan and capital budget;
  • Develop and present the engineering plans for transport network expansions/upgrades in a timely manner to allow implementation to be within specification, on time, and within budget;
  • Assist in ensuring engineering plans are well understood and carried out as specified. Identify critical issues and develop solutions;
  • Assist in ensuring engineering plans meet network needs in terms of reliability, capacity, and ensure the Network is built for ease of use from an operations perspective;
  • Provide engineering support for the Rogers Transport Network and the implementation of new engineering plans to Network Implementation and Network Operations. Investigate concerns regarding interpretation and implementation of network plans and network architectures;
  • Assist in accurately documenting details of Rogers Transport Network topology;
  • Assist in preparing technical presentations and proposals on the Rogers Transport Network;
  • Assist in providing technical advice and coach project teams through network technical issues;

Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Professional Engineering designation, undergraduate university degree in electrical/electronics engineering or community college diploma with CET certification or equivalent;
  • 3-5 years of work experience with major Telecom Service Provider or Cable Operator in Network engineering while operations experience if any would be an asset;
  • Advanced knowledge of Fiber Optic, SONET, DWDM, CWDM, Ethernet, and Digital Video Transport technologies;
  • Working knowledge of the design and implementation of telecom carrier network services such as Local/LD Voice, Private Lines, GbE, Internet, MPLS, Wavelength services;
  • Proven ability to work in cross-functional teams;
  • Ability to translate technical designs into high-level network diagrams;
  • Excellent written and oral communication, prioritizing, and relationship building skills;
  • Proven problem-solving, analysis, planning, budgeting, and forecasting skills;
  • Independent self-starter and quick learner who is able to work well under pressure and tight timelines;
  • Ability to present information and advice internal and external customers on proposed ideas, products, or solutions;
  • Ability to advise on technical problems and review work for technical accuracy and adequacy;
  • Ability to act independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments;
  • Ability to provide technical advice and coach project teams through technical issues;
  • Ability to make decisions and recommendations governed by general policy;
  • Ability to modify established guidelines, advise new approaches, apply existing criteria in new manners, and draw conclusions from comparative situations;
  • Ability to work from assigned objectives, relative priorities, and critical areas that impinge on work of other units;
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, Access);
  • Data Base tools such as NetDoc, Netcracker, NRM, and BPI experience would be an asset;
  • Knowledge of using EMS tools such as WS-NOC, Netsmart, Virtuora, MCP that manage Optical Vendors equipment (Nokia, Fujitsu, Ciena);
  • Knowledge of work order tools such as Servicenow, Genesis, Oracle;

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a retirement savings plan.

Estimated Salary: $95,000 - $125,000 per year

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Day

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%



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