Senior Fiber Network Planner – OSP (FTTP / PON / GIS)

About the role

The Senior Network Planning Engineer oversees, plans, budgets, and manages the network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs for a fiber-focused business. This role involves determining optimal network distribution solutions based on demand, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and enhancing tools that support Joint Use operations and compliance.
• Leading the rollout and transition of platforms like JU360, PowerApps, and integrations with Site Tracker, IQGEO, DPI, Qport, AldenOne, NJUNS, and others.
• Managing and developing automation solutions to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Creating and implementing training programs, including training dashboards, to ensure adoption and effective use of tools across teams.
• Overseeing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for internal tool initiatives.
• Developing dashboards and reports in Tableau and other platforms to track performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Monitoring key performance indicators and presenting progress and insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Identifying gaps and opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data integrity.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• A broad network understanding: Access networks, FTTP/FTTN, BBDLC network, Ethernet Services, Feeder/Distribution facilities, Customer Prem solutions, MDU/MTU solutions, SONET, Wireless Transport/Data dependencies, Outside Plant (OSP) architectures, PON architectures, Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, Active Ethernet solutions, CPE solutions, GIS experience, CAD based drawing systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau).
• Understanding of LEAN concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job-related field preferred.
• Database skills which include creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL), preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to operate with a customer-focus mindset.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Pay

$99,391 to $145,800 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.