Fiber Designer - 2544

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Fiber Designer to join our ICE team to help improve infrastructure in our Midwest offices. The candidate must have two to five years of experience in related design work, with 1+ years’ experience in OSP design (preferably in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or other GIS based platforms). Experience assigning fiber counts to homes and determining splice locations as well as an ability to interpret GIS design and draft a cohesive construction drawing in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Maps 3D are all required. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

• Responsible for interpreting, analyzing, organizing, executing, and coordinating new design projects and/or revisions to existing projects of varying scales and complexity
• Apply engineering principles and procedures while performing engineering design work • Perform design calculations as needed
• Provide design details as needed
• Seek resolutions on non-standard analytical problems
• Create estimated time requirements for projects
• Attend project-specific meetings to determine CAD schedules
• Save project-specific data on a daily and weekly basis
• Verify field survey notes
• Assist Project Managers as needed
• Attend meetings as needed
• Maintain excellent client relations
• Maintain a safe working environment

• High School Diploma is required

• 2 to 5 years of related work experience is required
• 1+ years’ experience in OSP design (preferably in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS or other GIS based platforms) is required
• Ability to design FTTx systems in aerial and underground environments is required
• Experience assigning fiber counts to homes and determining splice locations is required
• Ability to interpret GIS design and draft a cohesive construction drawing in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or Maps 3D is required
• Experience researching and implementing city utilities/structures into base maps for construction drawings while adhering to jurisdictional standards is required
• Experience interpreting field notes and utilizing them for the design is required
• Knowledge of jurisdictional permits, and specialty permits such as railroad, DOT and bridge crossings or attachments is required

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills are required
• Python or similar coding experience is a plus

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We’ve been solving complex engineering challenges for nearly a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm’s future through strategic planning. Work/life balance is supported through a flexible, hybrid work schedule that brings team members together in the office at least two days a week and connects them virtually when working from home.

To solve our clients’ toughest challenges, we’ve devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients’ needs.

Wade Trim’s success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at http://www.wadetrim.com/careers.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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