Network Planning Engineer III

Job#: 3024932

Job Description:

Description:

Planning Engineer III

Role Overview

The Planning Engineer III will serve in a non-supervisory role within the Core National Network Transport Planning organization, supporting the ILEC Decommissioning (Decom) program. This position is responsible for developing detailed transport network plans that enable the orderly decommissioning, migration, and optimization of legacy ILEC network assets while maintaining service continuity.

The role supports the National Core Transport Network as well as subtending metropolitan networks in markets where the company operates. Engineers will translate network strategy into executable planning packages that are handed off to field and design engineering teams for implementation.

Compensation: $55-58/hr

Location: Colorado

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

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

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed transport network growth, evolution, and decommissioning plans supporting the ILEC Decom initiative
• Plan and coordinate backbone and metro network changes related to circuit grooming, facility consolidation, and network turn-downs
• Produce comprehensive planning packages for implementation teams, including equipment requirements, circuit impacts, and network dependencies
• Partner closely with field, design, provisioning, and implementation teams to ensure plans are executable and aligned with timelines
• Perform transport capacity analysis and support capacity management decisions during network transitions
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations governing telecommunications equipment placement and removal
• Create and manage capital and expense funding packages tied to assigned projects
• Maintain accurate monthly cost forecasts and current estimates for each funding package
• Support multiple short-term projects (typically 1-6 months) and contribute to overall program delivery
• Provide mentoring and knowledge transfer to peers and less-experienced engineers
• Represent transport planning with professionalism, accountability, and strong attention to detail

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Transport network planning and engineering experience, preferably within ILEC or large-scale carrier environments
• Working knowledge of:
• SONET and Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
• Interdisciplinary transport networks
• Central Office common systems (power, terminations, alarms, infrastructure)
• Outside plant (OSP) fundamentals
• General telecommunications engineering principles
• Understanding of transport planning processes, data analysis, and capacity management concepts
• Experience using mechanized planning and engineering systems such as:
• TIRKS
• CNDC ASPEN Portal
• LCAM
• Metasolv
• Fireworks
• CORE or equivalent systems

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transport planning, transport engineering, or related telecommunications roles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across engineering and operations teams
• Patience and effectiveness in supporting and mentoring less-experienced team members
• Practical negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Solid computer and systems proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, program-driven environment

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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. 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.

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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.