Engineer 2 - Planning & Design
Core
Designs broadband communication systems (coaxial, fiber, HFC, Metro-E), produces layout designs, maps, and construction packages, and collaborates with vendors to determine project specifications.
Role type
Mid-level IC planning and design engineer
Builds
Broadband communication systems (HFC, Fiber, Metro-E) for Comcast's customer base
Domain
Telecommunications / Broadband Infrastructure
Required skills
System design, vendor collaboration, project specification determination, technical documentation, network analysis, construction package generation, map/drawing creation, wavelength assignment
Preferred skills
Independent judgment, ability to work variable schedules including nights/weekends
Technologies
Design software packages, P2, Spatial, DWG, PDF
Responsibilities
Design broadband communication systems using various design software packages; Conduct analysis to determine efficiency, equipment economy, and systems operation simplicity; Prepare prints, special maps, key maps, graphs, diagrams, and graphic drawings; Process HFC SMB and small plant extensions; Generate HFC design package for construction including design DWG or PDF and BOM; Plan Coax Networks (brownfield/greenfield, mid-split, relocates, tie points); Plan Fiber networks (Metro-E); Assign and maintain wavelengths and generate Metro-E design package for construction
Seniority
Mid-level, moderate supervision