Sr Planning Engineer

Job#: 2083431

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking multiple Sr. Planning Engineers to join our esteemed client in the telecommunications industry. This role is fully remote.

Compensation: $55-60/hr

Format: Fully remote

Benefits: Access to health, dental, vision, and 401k

For immediate consideration, please send resume to Sam Wade, Sr. Professional Recruiter () with the subject "Sr. Planning Engineer"

The Role

This is a strategic network planning position responsible for managing voice and data network elements, monitoring capacity utilization, and forecasting bandwidth growth. The role involves submitting capacity triggers, developing augmentation plans, and ensuring efficient and scalable network expansion.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and define strategic network plans for new deployments and augmentations of switches and routers.
• Prepare high-level plans and specifications, including project scope, switch/router requirements, power, and space needs.
• Analyze trending reports to identify areas requiring network expansion, hardware upgrades, or bandwidth optimization.
• Ensure the use of practical, economical, and feasible methods for project execution.
• Provide cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
• Monitor and control project expenditures.
• Apply expertise in strategic planning, project management, and engineering.
• Analyze Layer 3 IP and Layer 2 Ethernet network systems, including planning, design, and architectural integration.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Engineering teams to resolve interoperability challenges and align with strategic network plans.
• Operate independently with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional telecommunications experience and a bachelor's degree or higher.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality output.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask across multiple projects effectively.
• Solid academic and technical understanding of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies and protocols, including:
• TCP/IP, Ethernet, ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, IPv4/IPv6.

Technical experience with Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia switch and router platforms.

Strong data trending and analysis skills.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Proven success as a project manager.

Strong collaboration and communication skills across departments.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

Positive, professional demeanor with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in an engineering role with a strong business or financial focus.
• Knowledge in computer science, including data analytics, predictive analysis, automation development, and reporting.

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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.

Apex Benefits Overview: 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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.