HCS Affiliates Group, is a one-stop human resources and management consultancy organization, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Fiber Planning Engineer (MERU)
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , Diploma
- Experience2 - 2 years
- LocationMeru
- Job FieldICT / Computer 
Reporting to: Manager Fiber Plan
Role Purpose:
The incumbent will be responsible for Fiber Network, modelling, planning, design and optimization of reliable transmission systems in support of fixed services backhaul requirements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Feasibility, detailed field survey, design and implementation of main backbone, branch and
access distribution fiber cable links i.e exchange to exchange, fiber to BTS and customer fiber links (Metro, FTTB/C and FTTH)
- Preparation of bill of quantities for project proposals and validation of designs and bill of
quantities for relocations and rehabilitation proposals from the regions.
- Checking and validating project proposals from the regions and third party to ensure they
conform to standards and are aligned to the master plan before issuance of Works Authority
- Material planning & procuring of materials for on-going OFC related projects
- Development of master plan for fiber networks (backbone, metro & access)
- Offering technical support to all regional planning offices on on-going projects, project
proposals and network drawings database management.
- Provide technical support and vendor evaluation to sourcing for fixed access network projects.
- Coordinating acquisition of new wayleaves allocated to Telkom Kenya Access Network systemby Ministry of roads, County Government Authorities and other services providers within theRepublic of Kenya.
- Attend site meetings with relevant road authorities and inspection of proposed projects &
ongoing projects.
- Coordinating with all the agencies and site supervisors for timely and efficiently execution of work so as to meet deadlines
- Overhaul and all technical jobs like blowing, Splicing, OFC testing (OTDR) and Link Testing with Laser Source-Power Meter.
- Evaluation of contracts and contractors
- Project managements of ongoing projects
- Track survey and implementation cases and ensures case are completed on project
management tool
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science University Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical and Electronic engineering
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the planning and design of fiber networks
- Experience troubleshooting Fiber optic issues
- General understanding of Fiber optic cable system design and theory
- Way leave acquisition
- Proficient in using MapInfo, Google Earth/Map,AutoCAD, GIS
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs1@hcsaffiliatesgroup.com using the position as subject of email.
