Engineer / Senior Engineer, Infra Planning & Implementation

Job Description

Network Design and Planning
·      Responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating the implementation of passive fiber optic networks
·      Develop detailed plans and optimal routes for fiberoptic cable deployment including duct and manhole
infrastructure

Site Surveying and Feasibility
·      Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess potential network routes, identify obstacles, and
recommend the most economical solutions

Documentation and Mapping
·      Create and maintain accurate, detailed documentation, schematics, and "as-built" drawings using
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), AutoCAD, or similar software

Cost Estimation and Budgeting
·      Forecast Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditures (OPEX), estimate project costs, and
manage resources to ensure projects are completed within budget

Collaboration and Coordination
·      Liaise and collaborate with internal engineering, design, and construction teams, as well as external
stakeholders including government agencies, private developers, and contractors, to ensure smooth project
execution

Compliance and Standards
·      Ensure all network plans and installations comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety
requirements
·      Complete and submit all applications and documents as requested by building owners before approval is
granted to start work

Capacity Planning
·      Analyze current and future network performance data and subscriber demands to plan for network expansion
and necessary upgrades, ensuring scalability and future-proofing of the infrastructure

Problem Solving
·     Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the planning and installation phases, providing technical
guidance to resolve complex problems

Others
·      Provide standby support after office hours when needed
·       Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior from time to time

Requirements

·      Diploma in Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, or a related field
·      At least 1-3 year of working experience in fiber optic network planning and design, and passive infrastructure
operations (inside or outside plant operations)
·      Good understanding of fiber optic engineering principles, passive optical network (PON) technologies,
FTTx methodologies, and civil engineering
·      Familiar with site acquisition and deployment of telco’s facilities, assets and resources
·      Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to design efficient and reliable network layouts
·      Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective project and stakeholder management
and teamwork
·      Ability to work independently and collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and building management team
/developers
·      Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under high-pressure
environment especially during emergency restoration of telecommunications services
·      Good communication skills, keen to learn and a team player
·      Applicants with class 3 driving license will have an added advantage

Skills

Installation Planning, Technical Assistance, Hardware, Problem Solving, Electrical, Computer Science, Complex Problem Solving, Network Planning, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Capacity Planning, Civil Engineering, Telecom Engineering, Linux, Residential Projects, Software Development