Fiber Planning Engineer (MERU)



HCS Affiliates Group (H.A.G)

Job Description :

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 using the position as subject of email.

Job Overview

Company:
HCS Affiliates Group (H.A.G)
Posted On:
18 April 2025
Location:
Meru, Meru County, Kenya
Job Category:
Engineering (All Disciplines)
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree
Employment Type:
Full Time
Experience:
2 Years
Salary:
150,000-200,000
Closing Date:
2025-05-20