Designer - Riverview

JOB SUMMARYThe 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.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESActively 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 QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills/Abilities and KnowledgeAbility to read, write, speak and understand English Well-versed in HFC architectures, HFC Network Design Specifications and symbologyUnderstanding of CATV standards and terminology, HFC, Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) and Passive Optical Network (PON) architecturesBasic knowledge of CAD/Spatial applications such as MicroStation/BentleyComms, Spatial, AutoCAD and/or Smallworld design and digitizing software programsAbility to handle multiple projects at one time with accuracyWorking knowledge of MS Office such as Excel, Word and PowerPointMust have strong computer skillsMust have good verbal and written communication skillsMust be able to manage multiple prioritiesRequired EducationHigh School Diploma or equivalent education and experienceCollege level math (algebra, trigonometry, calculus) or demonstrated analytical ability preferredRequired Related Work Experience and Number of YearsDrafting/design experience or coursework - 1+PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPreferred Skills/Abilities and KnowledgeWORKING CONDITIONSMust be able to work a flexible scheduleOffice and field environments