Telecom GIS Planner
Job Description
As a GIS Planner on our Telecom team, you will support the planning and design of fiber-optic networks and broadband infrastructure. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and project teams to develop High Level Designs (HLDs) for large-scale fiber deployment programs using Esri GIS tools and other telecommunications planning resources.
In this role, you will use GIS to review and manipulate spatial data, perform network and spatial analysis, identify serviceable locations, evaluate existing infrastructure, and develop efficient fiber routes. You will assist with planning Fiber-to-the-Premises (FTTP) networks and help develop feeder and distribution routes, service areas, network boundaries, and other network elements needed to support broadband expansion.
You will work with a variety of GIS datasets, including address and passing data, existing utility infrastructure, rights-of-way, roads, parcels, aerial imagery, and telecommunications network information. Your ability to understand project requirements, analyze large datasets, identify constraints, and translate that information into practical network designs will be an important part of this position.
You may also support data collection activities and travel to project locations for field observations when needed.
Qualifications
You are passionate about:
Working collaboratively with others.
Having ownership in the work you do.
Using your talents to positively affect communities.
You bring to the team:
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to contribute and work well within a collaborative team environment
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines
Associate degree in GIS, Geography, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
2+ years of experience working with GIS, telecommunications, utility design, network planning, or similar technical design work preferred
Experience using ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, analyze, and manage spatial data
Experience working with large GIS datasets and performing spatial analysis
Experience developing maps, layouts, exhibits, or GIS-based designs
Ability to evaluate multiple data sources and determine appropriate information to support network planning and design
Familiarity with fiber-optic, FTTP, broadband, telecommunications, or utility network planning preferred
Understanding of fiber network concepts such as feeder routes, distribution routes, service areas, passings, network connectivity, and route optimization preferred
Experience developing High Level Designs (HLDs), preliminary network designs, or conceptual utility designs is a plus
Experience with ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, Survey123, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or telecommunications network-design software is a plus
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
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Actual compensation will vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, geographic location, skills, education, and internal equity.
Colorado Pay Range
$30—$40 USD