Fiber Planning Engineer
Telkom Kenya Limited
Engineering & Technology
Job Summary
The Fiber Planning Engineer will be responsible for modeling, planning, designing, and optimizing reliable fiber network transmission systems to support the company's fixed services backhaul requirements
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct feasibility studies, detailed field surveys, design, and implementation of backbone, branch, and access distribution fiber cable links.
- Prepare and validate bill of quantities for project proposals and regional relocation or rehabilitation projects.
- Ensure all project proposals conform to the company's standards and master plan.
- Plan and procure materials for ongoing fiber optic cable (OFC) related projects.
- Develop master plans for fiber networks (backbone, metro, and access).
- Provide technical support to regional planning offices and manage network drawings database.
- Assist in vendor evaluation and technical support for fixed access network projects.
- Coordinate the acquisition of wayleaves from relevant authorities and inspect ongoing projects.
- Manage contractors, evaluate contracts, and track survey and implementation cases for timely project completion.
Skills & Competencies We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fiber network planning and design.
- Proficiency in fiber optic cable systems, including troubleshooting and design principles.
- Experience with wayleave acquisition.
- Proficiency in using MapInfo, Google Earth/Map, AutoCAD, GIS, and other relevant tools.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) before 25th September 2024. Please include your current telephone contacts and the names of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in our workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their background, and we provide equal consideration for employment without discrimination based on tribe, religion, gender, age, or disability.
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