FTTX Planning and Design Engineer at Huawei Technologies

Purpose of the role: The overall responsibility for the FTTX Design and Planning Engineer will work with fielding teams to support the customer with the design review validation and approvals of passive optical networks and the generation of associated bills of material (BOMs) for FTTC, FTTH, and FTTO networks.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for FTTX detailed design, including on-site survey, draft-drawing and blueprint, BOQ and solution output.
• Familiar with quality assurance checks in respect of access network constructions/maintenance and recommendations/upgrade of the network practices, standards and methods.
• Monitor and evaluate design quality and scheduled delivery as defined by the project Manager.
• Interpret underground and aerial telecom facilities records on maps and fielding notes.
• FTTX/ODN network Planning and design as per guideline, including design pack documents preparation.
• Locate the optical components and splitters in places to make the network efficient, low cost and easy to manage.
• Operate in a safe manner and in accordance with division safety policies and standards.
• Ensure designs are more accurate against the actual site.
• Providing the right decisions to overcome project obstacles, deviations to ensure progress is achieved.

Educational background and working experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Electrical &Telecommunications Engineering, Survey and Photogrammetry, Geospatial/ Geomatics Engineering.
• Min. 3 years of FTTX design experience.
• Proficiency in Auto Cad, GIS related software’s e.g. QGIS, Map-info, Global Mapper
• Proficiency in Safaricom Connect Master(CM) usage and application
• Technical skills in FTTX planning and design for FTTB, FTTS and FTTH.
• Create fiber distribution schematics that show fiber size, fiber distribution
• Honest, hardworking , agile and want to work in an environment where talent is appreciated and availability of learning materials
• In depth knowledge of applicable standards , codes and other local regulations e.g. use of 3rd party infrastructures e.g. KPLC
• Any other duties assigned by reporting line manager