Contract Planning Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Contract Planning Engineer to support network planning, capacity management, and broadband infrastructure initiatives. This role is responsible for managing network elements across voice and data networks, monitoring capacity utilization, forecasting bandwidth growth, and developing capacity relief plans. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently with limited direction while collaborating across Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

Primary Focus

• Document GPON and XGS-PON existing and planned network activity.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including Visio diagrams and network records.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage network elements for voice and data networks.
• Monitor and evaluate network capacity utilization.
• Submit capacity triggers as needed and forecast bandwidth growth trends.
• Develop and implement capacity relief plans to support network expansion.
• Trigger projects utilizing the most feasible, practical, and economical solutions.
• Perform engineering work, applied research, development, and design of new projects.
• Design, fabricate, modify, and evaluate network equipment and devices.
• Analyze complex local and wide area network systems and customer network environments.
• Plan, design, evaluate, and select operating systems, protocol suites, and communication media.
• Configure and support concentrators, bridges, and other networking devices.
• Handle moderately complex engineering assignments with minimal supervision.
• Resolve interoperability issues across multiple platforms, including email, file transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing, and related services.
• Support the acquisition and implementation of hardware, software, and subcontractor services.
• Provide technical leadership on projects and may guide or mentor junior team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 4+ years of experience in Telecommunications Engineering or Network Planning.
• Experience in OSP, ISP, Access, or related telecommunications environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams across Engineering, Sales, and Operations.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lumen planning and engineering software systems.
• Edge, Access, or OSP planning experience.
• Experience supporting GPON and XGS-PON network environments.
• Strong documentation and network diagramming skills, including Microsoft Visio.