Network Planning Engineer II

About the role

The Planning Engineer II remote contractor will support Local/ILEC Access Planning by researching fiber capacity, developing OSP project plans and cost estimates, and preparing Engineering handoff packages for customer-driven demand. Work will be completed in accordance with established LUMEN planning standards and documented processes.

Responsibilities

• Research fiber capacity and develop OSP project plans and cost estimates
• Prepare Engineering handoff packages for customer-driven demand
• Work in accordance with established LUMEN planning standards and documented processes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two years of OSP network planning experience

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSP fiber facilities, including underground, aerial, buried facilities, utility vaults, conduit, and general telecommunications engineering principles
• Experience using TIRKS, GSA, and/or NDS to analyze fiber routes, available capacity, and related network inventory
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to work independently with limited manager direction in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with Google Earth
• Familiarity with OSP Fiber to the Tower and Fiber to the Business

Benefits

Everforth 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 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Full-time

Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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