Contractual Role for Planning Engineer II---Remote

Contractual Role for Planning Engineer II---Remote

Client is Lumen through Infosys

Rate $30 - $35 an hour W2 without Benefits

Duration :12+ Months

Job Description:

The Role

• Formulate projects to procure and install ethernet switch and IP routing telecommunications hardware, software, and connections to fulfill demand for data network growth and expansion initiatives.

The Main Responsibilities

• Apply professional and technical networking knowledge and skills within a hybrid telecommunications and information technology service provider environment
• Author equipment installation work packages, procure hardware, track shipments, order circuits and other connectivity as needed to ensure successful installation by Implementation and Field Services teams
• Manage work intakes per service-level agreements and key performance indicator metrics; be highly responsive to company communication and work-related escalations
• Collaborate with other organizations on new products and technology deployment
• Independently plan and carry out assignments in conformance with accepted policies and practices

What We Look for in a Candidate

Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
• 3-5 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, network planning, or equivalent
• Excellent critical thinking and analysis skills
• High attention to detail; able to quickly learn new systems, applications, and processes
• Good technical knowledge of Transport systems and IP Routing technologies, preferably at the enterprise or service provider levels
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; capable of organizing and managing multiple complex assignments simultaneously, on schedule and within budget
• Willing and able to work both individually and within a team environment to complete projects
• Highly responsive and able to communicate across various levels of the business (i.e., executive, sales, product, engineering, technology groups, cross-functional work groups, customers, etc.)
• Highly proficient in PC software and office applications (Microsoft preferred)
• Scripting, data analytics, and/or database administration skills are a plus

Essential Job Functions:

• Understand and adjust to potential process changes and other requirements
• Leverage knowledge and skills to deliver major projects within deadline
• Identifies process gaps and makes recommendations for improvement to peers and Team Lead
• Complete all mandatory training sessions
• Understand the interdependence of platforms/other departments and how they impact each other
• Produce projects that are clear, concise, on point with clear definitions of work statements, hardware and cabling requirements, diagrams, materials, etc.