Telecom GIS Planner

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

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

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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