Designer

Position Type : Full Time Location : Louisville, Kentucky Date Posted : Date posted 09 / 12 / 2024 Areas of interest : Design, Information Technology, Telecom Engineering Requisition Number : 2024-39283 Business unit : Field Operations EDS100

The HFC Designer I generates broadband system designs in the most cost-effective manner while maintaining Charter Communications’ and the department’s standards and specifications.

Under direct supervision / guidance, prepares and maintains detailed engineering and design drawing files and schematics using Computer Aided Design (CAD) or other spatial or GIS software platforms.

Works closely with cross-departmental boundary partners; Tech Ops, Construction and Engineering in the facilitation of design / engineering services providing necessary information, including strand maps, design maps, BOMs, charts, graphs, and sketches of vertical details, and provide SOWs in a timely basis.

Helps develop and maintain Charter Communications; broadband HFC design and digitizing standards.

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Design basic HFC broadband plant extensions utilizing various design software programs.
• Utilize various CAD / GIS software programs (Bentley, Spatial, AutoCAD, and Smallworld) to digitize base, strand, coax, fiber designs, fiber splicing documentation and BOMs in accordance with the Charter Communications digitizing standards and specifications.
• Conduct engineering change orders to ensure that all related work is complete and accurate and all related documentation is acquired and routed properly.
• Perform quality control checks on field mapping, field notes and / or map digitizing to ensure all specifications are met.
• Provide technical guidance and QC of contractor work in support of existing specifications across various architecture concepts.
• Document and digitize construction as-builds for project reconciliation as required.
• Contribute to project coordination and perform administrative functions by maintaining associated records, providing reports as necessary and processing related invoices.
• Schedule work assignments, monitor project work flow and maintain accurate weekly production reports.
• Make copies of system prints or engineering documents as required.
• Maintain digital plotter, engineering copier / scanner and other departmental equipment.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Well-versed in HFC architectures, HFC Network Design Specifications and symbology
• Understanding of CATV standards and terminology, HFC, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Passive Optical Network (PON) architectures
• Basic knowledge of CAD / Spatial applications such as MicroStation / BentleyComms, Spatial, AutoCAD and / or Smallworld design and digitizing software programs Ability to handle multiple projects at one time with accuracy
• Working knowledge of MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities

Required Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and experience
• College level math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) or demonstrated analytical ability preferred

Required Related Work Experience and Number of Years

Drafting / design experience or coursework - 1+

EDS100 2024-39283 2024

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