Network Planning Engineer (Telecom Circuit Design)

Network Planning Engineer (Telecom Circuit Design)

Resources will be required to work on client's site in Melbourne, FL. Non-local candidates will be compensated accordingly for long-term assignment in Melbourne.

Job Description: A Network Planning Engineer's (Telco Engineer) role will be a crucial part in evaluating, planning, and implementing a cutting-edge telecommunications network design tailored to mission-critical needs. You will be at the forefront of replacing legacy copper-based systems with advanced technologies, creating scalable and optimized telco architectures, and documenting solutions that support engineering and NOC operations. Collaborate with internal and external teams, work independently on high-impact projects, and lead proof-of-concept efforts for emerging services.

Essential Functions:

• Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the network's critical infrastructure and service requirements.
• Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
• Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
• Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with program milestones.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate telco designs in relation to the critical infrastructure and service needs for the FTI network.
• Plan and design modern telco services to replace legacy copper-based telco solutions.
• Implement solutions that support customer requirements.
• Participate in after action reviews to resolve technical challenges.
• Create and maintain documentation for engineering and NOC teams.
• Identify areas of opportunity for automation and network optimization.
• Manage the Telco design release workflow to meet the implementation schedule.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline.
• Degree and minimum 4 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience.
• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed instructions and action plans.
• Ability to work in a team environment and is self-directed and self-motivated.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completing tasks per project schedule.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Domain knowledge of the Telecommunications industry, including carrier services, provisioning terminology, CISCO routers and network infrastructure and IP technologies such as Pseudo Wire and Ethernet switching.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance security clearance.

Preferred Additional Qualifications:

• Experience designing and implementing network technologies such as SONET, Carrier Ethernet, LTE...etc.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures.
• Knowledge of IP technologies such as Pseudo Wire and Ethernet switching.
• Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes.
• Knowledge of WAN/LAN, TDM and Voice switching systems; TCP/IP, specific routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP and RIP; VoIP, DWDM, CTI and VPN technologies.
• Experience with leading network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Ciena, RAD.
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv network infrastructures.