Optical Transport Planning Engineer

Job title - Optical Transport Planning Engineer
Work location - Richardson TX 75082 -Hybrid
Contract duration - 12 months
Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- 8 to 10 years
Minimum over all work experience required - 8 to 10 plus years
Must Have Skills
Data Networking
Implementation
Network Optimization
Nice to have skills
Data Networking
Tranmission
Complete job description - The Planning Engineer III is responsible for developing network growth, capacity, and evolution plans for the National Core Transport Network and supporting metropolitan transport networks. This role creates implementation-ready planning packages for design and field engineering teams, manages project funding, and budgets, and supports network modernization initiatives. The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams while ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards and regulations.
Key Skills & Responsibilities:
SONET network planning and capacity management
Core backbone and metro network growth planning
Development of implementation-ready engineering packages
Capital and expense budget management
Network data analysis and forecasting
Stakeholder coordination and engagement
Mentoring and training of junior engineers
Compliance with telecommunications regulations and standards
Technical Skills
Optical Transport Networks
SONET
Ethernet
DWDM
Capacity Planning & Forecasting
Central Office Infrastructure (Power, Alarms, Common Systems)
Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering
Telecommunications Network Design
Transport Engineering Principles
Systems & Tools
TIRKS
CNDC ASPEN Portal
LCAM
MetaSolv
Fireworks
CORE
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications
5 years of transport planning or network engineering experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Budget and project management experience
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor others
Additional skills and characteristics that are important for this role include:
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills