Part Time Electric Systems Designer - Fiber Optics

The City of Anaheim is hiring a dynamic Part Time Electric Systems Designer for the Telecommunications Group of the Public Utilities Department. This position will perform a variety of technical duties in the planning and design of fiber optics networks for automation and telecommunication systems serving electric and water utility applications; and to prepare construction plans, specifications, cost estimates and work orders.

This is a part-time position typically averaging 30 hours per week.  A minimum number of hours is not guaranteed

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Design, prepare and initiate work orders including drawings and specifications for the installation of overhead and underground telecommunications systems and fiber optics networks for automation projects.
  
• Investigate, analyze, and determine the most efficient and economical fiber optics network routes; provide fiber optics demand and connectivity assessment; identify known underground facilities and utilities; consult with property owners and local, county and state representatives to obtain necessary easements and encroachment permits.
• Conduct field investigations to determine the condition of existing facilities; provide existing and future requirements for fiber optics network needs.
• Meet with engineers, planners, developers and outside utility agencies and organizations to determine fiber optics system layout; initiate contracts and prepare work plans; coordinate construction and maintenance activities.
• Prepare work orders and drawings; compile material requirements; review project scope with field and contractor crews and answer questions during the maintenance, upgrade and construction of existing and new telecommunication systems.
• Review completed construction projects to verify quantities of materials and to ensure compliance with construction standards and guidelines; review and oversee the work of consultants.
• Plan, develop and initiate upgrade modifications and additions to utility fiber optics transmission and distribution systems.
• Respond to inquiries and requests by utility customers, outside agencies and organizations, and other City departments and divisions.
• Prepare or review designs for related substructures such as the alignment of conduits along roadways; locations and sizes of vaults, riser poles, and pull boxes; design of conduit sizes and quantities; identify vault end wall configurations; identify easement requirements for access to equipment.
• Support request for proposal packages to hire consultants, review consultant designs and studies, prepare construction bid packages, perform field walk downs and verifications, update as-built drawings, and prepare and review project cost and schedule reports; coordinate project activities with other work groups and agencies; direct contractors and resolve construction conflicts.
• Prepare physical and schematic diagrams for fiber optics networks serving water, electric and municipal telecommunications projects.
• Select underground and overhead routes for new fiber optics lines, prepare joint pole submittals, troubleshoot fiber optics-related outages, and coordinate planned outages with field crews and end-customers.
• Perform related duties as required.

Experience and Education: Two (2) years of experience in the construction and/or design of fiber optics and telecommunication systems supplemented by completion of the twelfth grade and college level course work or specialized training in electrical engineering or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles of fiber optics distribution and transmission system design; techniques of project coordination for telecommunications or automation projects; basic principles of fiber optics network theory, fiber optics operation and construction practices and field inspection procedures; principles of mathematics used in telecommunications engineering calculations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; construction practices and materials; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to: Plan, lay out and prepare work orders, cost estimates and work schedules; prepare construction plans and reports; design fiber optics transmission and distribution systems; coordinate telecommunications or automation projects; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license

***** IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION *****

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.

Salary : $49 - $73