Network Planning Engineer II

Job#: 3029341

Job Description:
Network Planning Engineer II - 911 Network Planner

Location: 100% Remote

Role Overview

This role is a specialized Network Planning Engineer II position focused exclusively on 911 / public safety networks. The engineer is responsible for planning, designing, deploying, and maintaining mission-critical 911 networks that support emergencies and public safety answer points (PSAPs). The environment is highly regulated with zero tolerance for failure, requiring strong attention to detail, disciplined change management, and deep understanding of 911 network architecture.
Key Responsibilities

Design and maintain diverse, resilient 911 network architectures that meet PSAP, LEC, and NG911 provider requirements.

Initiate and manage install, change, disconnect, and rehome orders for DS0 and DS1 circuits supporting 911 networks.

Forecast capacity, costs, and network demands to drive cost savings while protecting network integrity.

Monitor utilization and proactively address capacity, performance, and risk issues.

Engage directly with the 911 community through PSAP outreach, education, and compliance reporting.
Required Experience Profile

This role is not a general network or OSP planning position. Successful candidates typically come from 911, public safety, or highly regulated telecom planning environments.

Direct experience planning or supporting 911, E911, or NG911 networks.

Hands-on circuit planning experience with TDM (DS0 / DS1) and SIP within emergency services environments.

Experience working with PSAPs, municipalities, LECs, or public safety stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage live network changes, rehomes, and migrations with minimal risk.

Strong documentation, forecasting, and process discipline in regulated environments.
Lower-Priority Backgrounds

Candidates whose experience is primarily outside public safety networks may require extended ramp time and should be evaluated carefully.

OSP or fiber construction-focused roles with no 911 exposure.

Data center, hyperscaler, or enterprise WAN network planning roles.

Cloud-only or automation-focused network engineering positions.

Network planning experience without DS0/DS1 or PSAP interaction.
5 Key Traits of a Successful Candidate

1. Direct 911 / public safety network planning experience.

2. Strong working knowledge of DS0, DS1, TDM, and SIP circuit planning.

3. Experience supporting PSAPs and external public safety stakeholders.

4. Exceptional attention to detail with disciplined change management practices.

5. Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects independently in a remote environment.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.