TMO Scoping Network Engineer- Plano, TX

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Scoping Network Engineer for a contract opportunity in Plano, TX with a leading telecommunications organization supporting T-Mobile network construction and deployment. This hybrid position requires a minimum of three days per week in the Plano office, with some U.S. travel as needed.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience with T-Mobile construction, Construction Drawings (CDs), RFDSs, technical scope review, network deployment, and Additional/Add-On Sales (AOS) identification and documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned telecom professional to play a key role in determining exactly what needs to be built at wireless network sites and identifying additional work beyond the original awarded scope.

• Review Construction Drawings (CDs), RFDSs, project documentation, and technical scope to determine site requirements
• Compare awarded/project scope against actual construction requirements
• Identify discrepancies and work that falls outside the original awarded scope
• Identify and document Additional/Add-On Sales (AOS) opportunities
• Support or prepare T-Mobile AOS submissions and related scope documentation
• Participate in technical scoping discussions with T-Mobile, customers, project teams, and other stakeholders
• Clearly communicate what is being built at a site and explain technical scope requirements
• Support T-Mobile modifications, site projects, and ongoing network deployment activities
• Perform upfront site-scoping activities and review proposed builds to determine required scope
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, project management, and customer teams
• Identify customer requirements and develop appropriate technical plans or recommendations
• Manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining project and customer expectations

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant telecommunications/network engineering experience or equivalent applicable experience
• Direct experience supporting T-Mobile construction and/or network deployment projects
• Hands-on experience reviewing Construction Drawings (CDs), RFDSs, and technical project documentation
• Demonstrated ability to compare awarded scope against actual construction requirements
• Experience identifying work outside the original awarded/project scope
• Experience identifying and/or submitting T-Mobile Additional/Add-On Sales (AOS) opportunities
• Strong understanding of the T-Mobile AOS process
• Experience participating in technical site-scoping meetings with T-Mobile or another major wireless carrier
• Ability to independently determine what needs to be built based on technical documentation and project requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and coordinate with engineering, construction, project management, and customer teams
• Ability and willingness to work from the Plano, TX office at least three days per week
• Flexibility to travel within the United States as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Experience with 5G NR, Massive MIMO, mmWave, LAA, 4G LTE, IoT, CBRS, and/or multi-vendor wireless networks
• Experience with radio network design, implementation, tuning, and optimization
• Experience with Planet EV and Atoll planning tools
• Understanding of link budgets, cell planning, tilt/azimuth optimization, site selection, and Automatic Cell Planning (ACP)
• Knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis and model tuning
• Experience with TEMS, Actix, Agilent, or R&S optimization and drive-test tools
• Understanding of LTE/5G Layer 3 messaging, KPIs, accessibility, retainability, handover performance, and network capacity
• Experience with Ericsson ENM and RAN optimization tools
• Ability to analyze network performance data and recommend parameter or feature changes

Benefits

• $120k per year
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacations and Paid holidays
• 401K

Pay

$120k per year

Schedule

Hybrid position with a minimum of three days per week in the Plano office, with some U.S. travel as required. Contract duration is 24 months.