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GIS Engineer (Telecom & Infrastructure)

Every modern infrastructure decision begins with GIS. Telecom fiber routes, microwave paths, cell site placement, utility asset management, transportation planning, and government infrastructure programs all rely on spatial data to reduce cost, risk, and rework.

The real need is GIS engineers, not cartographers.

Organizations need professionals who can turn spatial data into engineering decisions—corridor optimization, decision-ready maps, and GIS workflows integrated with network planning.

17 Weeks Multi-industry QGIS · ArcGIS · Google Earth Pro Fiber · Microwave · Cell Sites

The talent gap exists on both sides. GIS graduates often know tools but lack domain understanding. Telecom and infrastructure engineers understand networks but struggle with spatial analysis and professional GIS workflows. This program builds both: software skill and infrastructure decision-making.

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First 3 live classes are free to evaluate. Withdraw after session 3 with no payment obligation.

Clear, Measurable Outcomes

By Week 17, you will have produced portfolio-grade GIS deliverables across telecom and infrastructure:

  • • 30 km fiber route design (corridor + ROW + cost optimization)
  • • 5-hop microwave path analysis (DEM-based LOS + Fresnel clearance)
  • • Cell site study: 10 optimal tower locations (terrain + zoning + demographics)
  • • Capstone: Multi-network design package (database + maps + report + routing recommendations)

Deliverables that matter

You graduate with a structured GIS database, professional maps, and analysis artifacts that hiring managers can review.

Target Job Roles

Industries Hiring

Program Structure (Week-by-Week)

Weeks 1–4: GIS Fundamentals

Week 1: GIS Concepts & Foundations

  • • GIS overview and applications
  • • Coordinate systems and projections
  • • Vector vs. raster data
  • Lab: Create first map in QGIS

Week 2: Google Earth Pro (Advanced)

  • • Advanced features and workflows
  • • Path profiling and elevation data
  • • KML/KMZ creation
  • Lab: Network site mapping in Google Earth

Week 3: QGIS Basics

  • • QGIS interface and core tools
  • • Data import (shapefiles, CSV, KML)
  • • Attribute tables and queries
  • Lab: Create professional map in QGIS

Week 4: ArcGIS Basics

  • • ArcGIS Pro interface
  • • Geodatabase concepts
  • • Feature classes and symbology
  • Lab: Build telecom asset map in ArcGIS

Weeks 5–8: GIS for Telecom Networks

Week 5: Fiber Route Planning

  • • Corridor identification
  • • Right-of-way analysis
  • • Route optimization
  • Lab: Plan 30 km fiber route

Week 6: Fiber Network Asset Mapping

  • • Cable inventory
  • • Splice point mapping
  • • Vault and manhole locations
  • Lab: Complete fiber network GIS database

Week 7: Microwave Path Analysis

  • • Terrain modeling with DEM
  • • Line-of-sight analysis
  • • Fresnel zone clearance
  • Lab: GIS-based microwave path study (5 hops)

Week 8: Cell Site Planning

  • • Cell tower location analysis
  • • Coverage prediction basics
  • • Site acquisition factors
  • Lab: Identify 10 candidate cell sites using GIS

Weeks 9–11: GIS for Other Industries

Week 9: Utility Networks

  • • Electric, gas, water mapping
  • • Pole and conduit mapping
  • • Joint-use pole analysis
  • Lab: Map electric distribution network

Week 10: Transportation & Logistics

  • • Road network analysis
  • • Routing and navigation
  • • Logistics optimization
  • Lab: Optimize delivery routes using GIS

Week 11: Real Estate & Urban Planning

  • • Parcel mapping
  • • Zoning and land use
  • • Site selection analysis
  • Lab: Site analysis for retail location

Weeks 12–14: Advanced GIS Skills

Week 12: Spatial Analysis

  • • Buffer, proximity, overlay analysis
  • • Intersect, union, and network analysis
  • Lab: Multi-criteria site selection

Week 13: Integration with CAD & Network Tools

  • • AutoCAD integration
  • • DXF, DWG, KML exchange
  • • Integration with network planning tools
  • Lab: Import CAD site plans into GIS

Week 14: Data Management & Automation

  • • Python basics for GIS (PyQGIS, ArcPy)
  • • Batch processing and automated reporting
  • Lab: Automate map production with Python

Weeks 15–17: Capstone + Career Readiness

Weeks 15–16: Capstone Project

Multi-Network GIS Planning Project

  • • Fiber backbone route (30 km)
  • • Microwave backbone (5 hops with terrain)
  • • Cell site analysis (10 candidate sites)
  • • Utility coordination (joint trenching)
  • • Complete asset database

Deliverables:

  • • Comprehensive GIS database
  • • Professional maps (fiber, microwave, cell sites)
  • • Spatial analysis report
  • • Route optimization recommendations
  • • Asset inventory tables + integration notes
  • • Professional presentation

Week 17: Career Readiness

  • • Resume for GIS roles (telecom, utilities, government)
  • • LinkedIn optimization with GIS portfolio
  • • Job search strategy
  • • Interview preparation (software + use-cases)
  • Mock interview + feedback

All Programs Include

Weekly quizzes (assess understanding)
Problem-solving sessions (troubleshoot real scenarios)
Q&A sessions (clarify doubts)
Access to training materials (PDF notes, video library)
Software/tool access (industry-standard and open-source)
Small class size (5 students maximum)
Flexible delivery (in-person Plano, TX or live online)
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