Engineer / Senior Engineer, Infra Planning & Implementation

Job Description

Network Design and Planning
· Responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating the implementation of passive fiber optic networks
· Develop detailed plans and optimal routes for fiberoptic cable deployment including duct and manhole
infrastructure

Site Surveying and Feasibility
· Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess potential network routes, identify obstacles, and
recommend the most economical solutions

Documentation and Mapping
· Create and maintain accurate, detailed documentation, schematics, and "as-built" drawings using
Geographical Information Systems (GIS), AutoCAD, or similar software

Cost Estimation and Budgeting
· Forecast Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditures (OPEX), estimate project costs, and
manage resources to ensure projects are completed within budget

Collaboration and Coordination
· Liaise and collaborate with internal engineering, design, and construction teams, as well as external
stakeholders including government agencies, private developers, and contractors, to ensure smooth project
execution

Compliance and Standards
· Ensure all network plans and installations comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety
requirements
· Complete and submit all applications and documents as requested by building owners before approval is
granted to start work

Capacity Planning
· Analyze current and future network performance data and subscriber demands to plan for network expansion
and necessary upgrades, ensuring scalability and future-proofing of the infrastructure

Problem Solving
· Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the planning and installation phases, providing technical
guidance to resolve complex problems

Others
· Provide standby support after office hours when needed
· Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior from time to time

Requirements

· Diploma in Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, or a related field
· At least 1-3 year of working experience in fiber optic network planning and design, and passive infrastructure
operations (inside or outside plant operations)
· Good understanding of fiber optic engineering principles, passive optical network (PON) technologies,
FTTx methodologies, and civil engineering
· Familiar with site acquisition and deployment of telco’s facilities, assets and resources
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to design efficient and reliable network layouts
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective project and stakeholder management
and teamwork
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and building management team
/developers
· Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under high-pressure
environment especially during emergency restoration of telecommunications services
· Good communication skills, keen to learn and a team player
· Applicants with class 3 driving license will have an added advantage