Technology Lead | Network | Data networking Optical technologies

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description: IMCS Group is one of the fastest growing MWBE (Minority Woman Owned Enterprise) staffing firms in the U.S. We focus on bringing a Diversity Recruitment approach to Fortune 500 companies within North America and EMEA region contingent labor programs.  IMCS Group excels in providing top talent in IT, Healthcare, Engineering, Finance, Light Industrial, Contact Center, and Clerical.  We have offices in the US, Canada, Mexico, and India in which we can provide support to our clients.

Description: CLIENT SPECIFIC - Please only submit the W2 profiles for this requirement.

Job title - Sr. Transport Planning Engineer | Data networking Optical technologies | Technology Lead | Network
Work location - Richardson TX 75082 ( Any where USA )
Is it Hybrid, onsite position - Hybrid
Please confirm if the candidate can work from any *** DC office - Yes
Tentative Start date - ASAP
Contract duration - 12 months
Vendor rate - ***
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

Lumen experience
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

Interview mode - In person/Virtual - Virtual
How many rounds of interview - 2

Custom Fields:
Name: Intake Call Requested
Value: true

Name: Intake Call Completed
Value: true

EEOC Disclaimer: IMCS Group is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. IMCS Group is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated, and promoted based on their contributions to our Company.