Transport Planning Engineer III (F1 Feeder Fiber Network)

Optomi, in partnership with a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a Transport Planning Engineer III to join the Core National Network Transport Planning organization. This is a non-supervisory role responsible for developing and supporting detailed network growth and evolution plans across the national core transport network.This position focuses on planning initiatives impacting the core backbone as well as metropolitan networks in key markets. The engineer will produce comprehensive planning packages that guide field and design engineering teams in the procurement, installation, and implementation of transport network infrastructure.

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Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop detailed network growth and evolution plans for the national core backbone and metro transport networksCreate planning packages for implementation by field and design engineering teamsAnalyze network capacity and performance to support transport planning decisions and long-term scalabilitySupport transport planning processes including capacity management and data-driven analysisCollaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure successful execution of network plansManage capital and expense budgets associated with assigned projects, including monthly forecasting and tracking of expendituresEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to telecommunications infrastructure deploymentUtilize internal systems and tools to support transport planning and engineering workflowsProvide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and peersSupport short-term planning projects (typically 1–6 months), occasionally contributing to project coordination and leadership
Required Qualifications5+ years of experience in transport planning, network xzbcwsv engineering, or related telecommunications rolesHands-on experience with core transport technologies such as:SONETWavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)Core backbone and metro network infrastructureUnderstanding of central office systems, including power, terminations, alarms, and infrastructureKnowledge of outside plant (OSP) design and general telecommunications engineering principlesFamiliarity with network transport planning processes and capacity management methodologiesExperience working with planning and engineering systems such as:F1 Feeder Fiber Experience