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.

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 Client planning standards and documented processes
• Use TIRKS, GSA, and/or NDS to analyze fiber routes, available capacity, and related network inventory
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Effective in a team environment and able to work independently with limited manager direction in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of OSP network planning experience
• Working knowledge of OSP fiber facilities, including underground, aerial, buried facilities, utility vaults, conduit, and general telecommunications engineering principles
• Familiarity with Google Earth, OSP Fiber to the Tower and Fiber to the Business

Qualifications

• Experience using TIRKS, GSA, and/or NDS to analyze fiber routes, available capacity, and related network inventory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work independently with limited manager direction in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Working knowledge of OSP fiber facilities
• Experience using TIRKS, GSA, and/or NDS
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Teamwork and independent problem-solving abilities

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$38.10 - $38.10/Hr

Schedule

Remote