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Department: Operations

Reports To: Sr. Fiber Engineer

Remote: Yes

Vero is seeking a self-motivated and analytical Fiber Designer to manage the integrity and documentation of our physical and logical network. In this remote-eligible role, you will design complex fiber optic splicing plans based on customer specifications, translate requirements into detailed engineering designs, and collaborate across departments and with contractors. You will also maintain network data accuracy within our inventory management system, audit contractor close-out packages.

• Network Inventory Management: Review construction documents to ensure the physical and logical network is accurately reflected in the inventory management system; conduct regular quality assurance audits on data integrity.


• Fiber Design & Splicing: Design complex fiber optic splicing plans based on customer specifications; translate requirements into detailed engineering designs for implementation by vendors and contractors.


• Project Coordination: Utilize network inventory data and construction documentation to collaborate with project managers and construction vendors to execute network designs.


• Testing & Analysis: Review, interpret, and analyze post-construction and maintenance OTDR test traces at various wavelengths.


• Vendor Auditing: Audit contractor close-out packages to ensure fiber specifications are met and resolve any technical discrepancies with vendors.


• Technical Support: Provide remote tier-2 and tier-3 technical support for field crews to troubleshoot real-time testing and splicing issues.

• 2+ years of telecommunications experience and knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings, fiber optic materials, construction methods, and OTDR traces.


• Bachelor's Degree or higher.


• Highly proficient in the use of computers and applications such as Microsoft office and Google suite.


• Some experience in the use of fiber optic network inventory systems and GIS applications such as Google Earth, AutoCAD, QGIS, or ArcGIS.


• Strong analytical abilities and professional communication skills.

• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD, QGIS, ArcGIS.


• Technically proficient in the use of FastReporter and the analysis of OTDR traces.


• Degree in telecommunications or a related technical field.


• Highly proficient in the use of Excel or Google Sheets.


• FOA Certification.

• This role does not require travel.


• Must be authorized to work in the United States.


• This is a staff position.


• This is an Exempt position.


• This is a Full-Time position.


• This is a Remote position.


• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with occasional weekend availability as needed to fulfill the core duties of the role.


• This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.


• This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time.

• Base pay is paid at an annual salary rate. The range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 depending on experience.


• Target annual bonus for this role is 10%.


• Paid life insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid medical plans, PTO, holidays.


• Dental and vision options.


• 401(k) with match.

Vero was founded in 2017 with a focus on bridging the digital divide by serving schools and libraries in unserved and underserved areas. We have also established a fiber to the premises business that directly serves residential and small business customers in underserved regions. In addition, we now serve a small subset of large business and wholesale customers - which we typically use as a springboard for our consumer focused services for underserved communities. Our management team brings decades of experience in building and operating fiber networks for various customer segments, including residential, business, and wholesale clients.

NOTICES

Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov

This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.

At least 2 professional references are required.