Engineer or Senior Engineer, Infra Planning & Implementation

Job Brief

About us

SPTel is a Business Class Digital Services provider that promises:

• Fully digitalized processes, enabling on demand provisioning of services such as Bandwidth and cyber security
• Business Grade connectivity standards that include <1ms ultra low latency performance and clean-pipe connectivity as a default
• True network diversity for improved reliability with unique fiber pathways and facilities that are physically separate from incumbent telcos
• Innovative services such as IoT-a-a-S and Edge Cloud computing

We are well recognized in the industry clinching numerous awards for our cutting-edge telco services and have doubled our customer base annually in the last 3 years. We were also featured in the CNA documentary “Home-Grown with a Digital Edge”.

These accolades and achievements are the result of us meticulously grooming a team of talents and specialists to be part of our exciting journey and we are looking to grow our team. If you are a skilled and driven individual, do join us as co-creators of the future of SPTel.

Responsibilities

• Network Design and Planning

  • Responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating the implementation of passive fiber optic networks
  • Develop detailed plans and optimal routes for fiber optic cable deployment including duct and manhole infrastructure

  Site Surveying and Feasibility

  • Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies to assess potential network routes, identify obstacles, and recommend the most economical solutions

  Documentation and Mapping

  • Create and maintain accurate, detailed documentation, schematics, and “as-built” drawings using Geographical Information Systems (GIS), AutoCAD, or similar software

  Cost Estimation and Budgeting

  • Forecast Capital Expenditures (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditures (OPEX), estimate project costs, and manage resources to ensure projects are completed within budget

  Collaboration and Coordination

  • Liaise and collaborate with internal engineering, design, and construction teams, as well as external stakeholders including government agencies, private developers, and contractors, to ensure smooth project execution

  Compliance and Standards

  • Ensure all network plans and installations comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety requirements
  • Complete and submit all applications and documents as requested by building owners before approval is granted to start work

  Capacity Planning

  • Analyze current and future network performance data and subscriber demands to plan for network expansion and necessary upgrades, ensuring scalability and future-proofing of the infrastructure

  Problem Solving

  • Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise during the planning and installation phases, providing technical guidance to resolve complex problems

  Others

  • Provide standby support after office hours when needed
  • Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by superior from time to time.

Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering, Telecommunication, Computer Science, or a related field
• At least 1-3 year of working experience in fiber optic network planning and design, and passive infrastructure operations (inside or outside plant operations)
• Good understanding of fiber optic engineering principles, passive optical network (PON) technologies, FTTx methodologies, and civil engineering
• Familiar with site acquisition and deployment of telco’s facilities, assets and resources
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities to design efficient and reliable network layouts
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective project and stakeholder management and teamwork
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with contractors, colleagues and building management team / developers
• Independent, self-driven, highly customer focused and able to work under high-pressure environment especially during emergency restoration of telecommunications services
• Good communication skills, keen to learn and a team player
• Applicants with class 3 driving license will have an added advantage