Design Specialist

Cyient is a global engineering and technology solutions company. As a Design, Build, and Maintain partner for leading organizations worldwide, we take solution ownership across the value chain to help clients focus on their core, innovate, and stay ahead of the curve. We leverage digital technologies, advanced analytics capabilities, and our domain knowledge and technical expertise, to solve complex business problems.

With over 15,000 employees globally, we partner with clients to operate as part of their extended team in ways that best suit their organization’s culture and requirements. Our industry focus includes aerospace and defence, healthcare, telecommunications, rail transportation, semiconductor, geospatial, industrial, and energy.

Job Description

Cyient has an opening for an Outside Plant (OSP) Designer, responsible for OSP Fiber, 5G, HFC, and BAU work orders in the greater Los Angeles area. You will have previous OSP engineering and Field data collection experience. You will have experience designing multiple OSP telecom projects simultaneously, including Pole/Make Ready, FTTP, HiCap, and BAU projects, and be experienced with client software systems including ICGS/IDDS and PRS. You will also travel to the field to survey and assess current conditions and meet with the customer regarding ongoing OSP designs. You will report directly to the Section Manager in the Thousand Oaks, CA office.

You Will:

• Travel to multiple job locations daily to review proposed designs.
• Take field measurements and photos of utility poles, boxes, equipment, cables, proposed equipment cabinets/boxes, and street dimensions to adjust or confirm your proposed design elements.
• Collaborate with the customer to determine equipment locations, scope of work, and estimated timelines.
• Design OSP copper and fiber designs and submit them for approval.
• Walk and work outdoors daily, in different weather conditions.

You'll Need:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree (preferred)
• I have 2+ years of experience in telecommunications, including plant engineering and construction.
• Have 2+ years of experience with the following design programs ICGS/IDDS and PRS.
• Have 2+ years of experience in OSP Design and construction of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried, BICS) and manhole and conduit designs.
• Knowledge of Fiber backbone (F1) and distribution networks (F2), 5G/Smart City high-level designs is preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting processes (highway, railroad, city, and county) is also desired.
• A valid driver’s license, car insurance, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are required.

What you'll love about us:

• Great Company Culture: Well-established, positive, and supportive team environment.
• Rest: 2 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays!
• Take Care of You: Award-winning Medical, Dental & Vision insurance with an HSA option!
• Prepare for the Future: Optional 401k plan with company match*
• Educate yourself: Annual tuition reimbursement for relevant coursework!

Skills & Experience

Cyient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Cyient recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive company where our people can focus their whole self on solving problems that matter.