Network Planning Engineer I

The role will fulfill a non-supervisory position within the Core National Network Transport Planning organization. The position will participate in and support the development of detailed network growth and evolution plans in support of the National Core Transport Network, including but not limited to all elements of the core backbone network as well as subtending metropolitan networks in major cities where the company has a presence.

The output of the work will be a planning package directed to a field/design engineering team for implementation of the plan(s) through the procurement and installation of necessary network transport equipment.

Technical Skills and Requirements

• Basic relevant engineering and/or planning experience in areas including interdisciplinary network transport, SONET, wave division multiplexing, central office common systems (power, common terminations, office infrastructure, alarms), outside plant, and general telecommunications engineering principles.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local regulations that govern the placement of Telecommunication Equipment.
• Knowledge of network transport planning processes and associated data analysis principles, including capacity management.
• Practical technical experience working in the related function.
• Experience with mechanized systems designed to support transport planning and engineering processes, including the Trunk Inventory Record Keeping System (TIRKS), CNDC ASPEN Portal, LCAM, Metasolv, Fireworks, and CORE or equivalent engineering systems.

Responsibilities

• Judicious management and creation of all capital and expense budget approvals associated with the assigned project, manifested through a monthly current estimate of expenditures on each funding package created.
• Mentoring and training to peers, clients, and employees of lesser experience and knowledge relative to transport planning and engineering.
• Reflecting a high level of professionalism in all activities and exhibiting a correspondingly high work ethic.
• Handling generally short-term projects, 1-6 months, and may involve some project management skills and leadership.

Skills and Experience

• Competent computer skills.
• Accomplished written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Patience in aiding less-experienced individuals.
• Practical negotiation skills.
• 1-2 years of experience.