Network Planning Engineer I

About the role

The Network Planning Engineer I role supports the development of detailed network growth and evolution plans for the National Core Transport Network. This includes the core backbone network and subtending metropolitan networks. The output will be a planning package directed to a field engineering team for implementation through the procurement and installation of network transport equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support the development of detailed network growth and evolution plans.
• Create planning packages for field/design engineering teams to implement.
• Manage the creation of capital and expense budget approvals associated with assigned projects.
• Maintain a monthly current estimate of expenditures for each funding package.
• Handle short-term projects, typically lasting one to six months.
• Provide mentoring and training to peers and other employees on transport planning and engineering.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant engineering or planning experience in areas such as interdisciplinary network transport, SONET, and wave division multiplexing.
• Experience with mechanized systems for transport planning and engineering, such as Trunk Inventory Record Keeping System (TIRKS), CNDC ASPEN Portal, LCAM, Metasolv, Fireworks, CORE, or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of network transport planning processes, capacity management, central office common systems (power, terminations, infrastructure, alarms), and outside plant principles is required.
• Certified computer skills, including Word, are necessary.

Qualifications

• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Skills

• Experience with mechanized systems for transport planning and engineering, such as Trunk Inventory Record Keeping System (TIRKS), CNDC ASPEN Portal, LCAM, Metasolv, Fireworks, CORE, or equivalent systems.
• Knowledge of network transport planning processes, capacity management, central office common systems (power, terminations, infrastructure, alarms), and outside plant principles is required.
• Certified computer skills, including Word, are necessary.

Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Pay

$40.01

Schedule

100% REMOTE WORKS FROM HOME

EEO Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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