Fiber Optic / SCADA Consultant

Base pay range

$55.00 / hr - $65.00 / hr

Responsibilities

• Review substation plans and collection system drawings at 30%, 60%, 90%, and IFC phases to identify fiber junction mismatches and missing equipment
• Verify hardware and configuration in IT communication server rack and SCADA rack with Control PLC hardware
• Verify consistency between substation and collection system fiber routing plans
• Flag errors in published drawings and coordinate corrections with Engineering EOR design teams
• Maintain accuracy of as-built documentation for control network infrastructure
• Design fiber optic cable routes (aerial, underground, buried) connecting substations to collection systems
• Audit drawings for conduit systems, junction boxes, and network equipment placement
• Perform route analysis and develop fiber route maps for control system communications
• Design static Ethernet networks, switch configurations, and basic network implementations
• Estimate costs and timelines for network infrastructure components
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) for fiber, switches, and network equipment
• Order and coordinate shipping of missing network components
• Provide commissioning assistance for network infrastructure testing
• Maintain records of fiber splicing, network topology, and equipment configurations
• Develop restoration procedures for fiber damage and network failures
• Perform routine inspections of control network infrastructure
• Support emergency response for communication system outages

Requirements

Notes on pay and benefits

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical / dental / vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note : Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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