Career Opportunities: Senior Planning Engineer (335612)

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The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planning Engineer with a proven track record in planning and implementing Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to read and interpret fiber characterization results and demonstrate a strategic mindset to develop comprehensive plans for circuit identification, overbuilds, and grooming strategies. This role requires a self-motivated individual capable of working under tight timelines with minimal supervision.

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Initiates projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means. 
• Performs engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices. 
• Analyzes complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices. 
• Resolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like.
• Configures systems to user environments.
• Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services. 
• May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for other employees.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required Qualifications

• Consulting Level Bachelor's degree. Typically with 6+ years of experience. 
• 4+ years of experience with Master's Degree.
• Proficient in designing, planning, and deploying DWDM networks. Ability to evaluate network requirements and develop robust network designs. Experience with various DWDM equipment and technologies.
• Skilled in interpreting fiber characterization results, including OTDR, CD, and PMD testing. Ability to assess fiber quality and suitability for high-capacity DWDM applications.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery. Proficient in project management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills to identify potential network issues and develop effective solutions. Ability to make informed decisions based on technical analysis and business requirements.
• Skilled in planning and/or engineering. 
• Must be capable of handling moderately complex engineering assignments. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach to work effectively with internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-driven and proactive in identifying opportunities for network improvements.

Compensation

The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.

Location Based Pay Ranges

$80,510 - $107,340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$84,740 - $112,980 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$88,980 - $118,630 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$93,210 - $124,280 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.

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