The Role
Lead fiber network delivery by liaising between project management, designers, implementers and vendors. Perform site surveys, create fiber layout/design and implementation plans, drive implementation, manage/allocate teams, ensure OHS and quality standards, produce as-built documentation and resolve post-installation issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
RISE is on a mission to accelerate internet for the Philippines by providing excellent services and high-quality support to our business and wholesale partners. We focus on the efficiency of connectivity through initiatives like GetaFIX and Open Access Network, ensuring we maintain a benchmark for reliability and installation speed. Our culture is built on transparency and ownership, where team members are encouraged to exceed expectations and advance the country’s digital landscape together.
The Project Engineer acts as a liaison between the Project Managers and coordinators and technical disciplines, responsible for the delivery of the project (i.e. Design, Implementation, Network). They may also serve as a primary point of contact in relation to a project for internal and/or external customers (i.e. Sales, SAQ, customers).
He/She will survey designated sites and work with the fiber designer, or act as the fiber designer, to create specification documentations that follow company best practice standards. They will also deliver implementation plans in addition to specifications where required.
Also, the Project Engineer will be responsible to drive the implementation via the Implementation Team Lead once the Project Manager allocates the resources. The Project Engineer will continue to support implementations by clarifying plans, work on changes and assist in clearing roadblocks to encourage timely delivery. He/She may manage external teams in this capacity.
After implementation, the Project Engineer will ensure quality and manage team to rectify anything that is not in specification. If cleared, he/she will ensure all documentation is submitted, including the as-built plan.
The role is expected to work closely with the Fiber Designers, Implementation Lead, and the external vendors to deliver services to clients in a timely, efficient manner. A Project Engineer, if so able, may take the role of a Fiber Designer where required.
Duties and responsibilities
- Ensure work flow and logistics of projects is efficient, e.g. have all tools, consumables in good condition and ready and available for each project
- Maintain and manage tools such as calibration of fusion splicers
- Ensure OHS standards are met or exceeded in terms of PPE
- Identify areas for process improvement and solutions to implement
- Manage team members’ daily work schedule/allocation based on project requirements or company targets
- Supervise day to day operations across builds
- Perform fiber layout and design or produce fiber network design documents
- Document and maintain as-built documentation and networked sites/buildings
Qualifications
- Skills in any design tools e.g. QGIS, Autocad, Visio, Mapinfo, ENE, etc.
- Adaptable and can work with minimum supervision
- Strong communication skills and command of English
- Understanding of physical construction requirements
- Knowledgeable in telecommunications system design
- Knowledgeable in inside plant and outside plant passive optical networks (or similar)
- Strong documentation skills and can use Google Suites or MS Office
- Valid driver's license with the ability to operate manual transmission vehicles safely
Preferred
- Degree in relevant area
- Experience in a similar role
- Strong OSP/ISP and/or fiber skills
- Experience on GPON networks would be advantageous
- At least 3 years experience
Working conditions
- Travel will be required
- Overtime may be required to meet deadlines
- Shift schedule as determined by line head
- On-call duties will apply
- After hours obligations may apply, compensated
- Will be working on field/outdoors
- Will be required to operate a manual transmission vehicle
Join the mission!
Be part of a growing mission-oriented business that requires new leaders who are proficient, proactive, and direct. Be rewarded with great colleagues, a supportive environment, a competitive salary, and a compensation package that includes HMO for you and your family. Flex time is offered for some roles and your teammates will be there to help as you further hone your skills and accomplish responsibilities. Make a difference and grow with us.
Skills Required
- Skills in design tools (QGIS, AutoCAD, Visio, MapInfo, ENE)
- Adaptable and able to work with minimum supervision
- Strong communication skills and command of English
- Understanding of physical construction requirements
- Knowledge of telecommunications system design
- Knowledge of inside plant and outside plant passive optical networks
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with Google Suite or MS Office
- Valid driver's license with ability to operate manual transmission vehicles
- Degree in relevant area
- Experience in a similar role
- Strong OSP/ISP and/or fiber skills
- Experience on GPON networks
- At least 3 years experience
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The Company
What We Do
Our mission is to accelerate internet for the Philippines. RISE provides the best possible internet service experience to customers and works to continually improve our internet service characteristics, including speed, reliability, and overall quality. We focus on providing high-quality, competently supported internet services to enterprise, government, and educational clients. Upgrade to RISE.
