Broadband Design Coordinator

EMPOWER Broadband in Bracey, VA is seeking to hire a full-time Broadband Design Coordinator that oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of fiber optic construction and splicing projects

This position comes with competitive pay. We also offer generous benefits including medical, vision, dental, both defined benefit and 401(k) retirement plans, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), vacation, and sick leave. If this sounds like the networking opportunity that you've been looking for, apply today ABOUT EMPOWER BROADBAND

EMPOWER Broadband is a wholly-owned telecommunications subsidiary of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative (MEC). MEC has deployed a fiber communications system that facilitates EMPOWER Broadband's offering of fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) voice and internet services to rural residents across Southside Virginia. In addition to its fast growing rank of ultra-high-speed fiber broadband subscribers, EMPOWER Broadband continues to offer traditional phone services and internet over Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) in some areas. In addition to providing its subscribers with ultra-high-speed internet access and voice services, EMPOWER Broadband strives to be an excellent corporate citizen that works diligently to enhance the quality of life in the communities it serves.

We look for talented associates who not only meet the job requirements of the position but those who are also willing and eager to give back to their community. At EMPOWER, you are not just an employee, you are part of a family and as such, you will receive the resources, education, and training to be the best in your field. Plus, we offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

This role ensures that fiber assignments are efficiently organized, accurately documented in GIS systems, and properly communicated to both internal and contracted splicing teams. The position serves as a liaison between engineering, construction, and field teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with company standards.

Education, Certificates, Licenses, and/or Training:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. College degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in fiber optic project management, construction coordination, or splicing documentation.
• 3-5 years of fiber optic splicing assignment, splicing or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of GIS experience designing distributed split fiber optic networks equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Esri, ArcGIS, NISC, or similar).
• Must have, or be able to obtain, and maintain a valid Virginia driver's license, have an excellent driving record and be insurable under the company's insurance policy.
• Must have, or obtain, within six (6) months of hire, valid First Aid and CPR certificates.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

EMPOWER reserves the right to revise or change the job responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, other than an "at will" employment relationship.