Tactical Network Planning Engineer

Location: Fully remote (US-based) candidates in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Ohio or Indiana preferred Job type: Contract — 12-month project Pay: $45–$55 per hour DOE Help modernise the networks the world runs on, without the waste. We're a global leader in sustainable telecom network solutions and one of the fastest-growing businesses in our sector, operating across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. We help operators extend the life of their networks through everything from multi-vendor parts sourcing to responsible decommissioning and network engineering, saving our customers money while cutting environmental impact. We're looking for an experienced DWDM Tactical Planning Engineer to join our Networks & Engineering team on a 12-month, fully remote project. If you've worked on large-scale deployment and migration programmes and enjoy the detailed, hands-on side of network planning, this one's for you. What you'll be doing Working under the Head of Planning, you'll design and execute the tactical solutions that migrate legacy DWDM/SONET services onto strategic platforms, modernising ageing infrastructure with minimal disruption to the customer. Day to day, you'll: - Develop and execute low-level migration and grooming plans (MOPs) - Design tactical solutions to transition legacy SDH/DWDM services - Plan the removal or addition of SONET/DWDM devices within network topologies - Conduct circuit audits and inventory assessments - Perform access tail/vendor audits and data analysis - Plan new Gig/10G/100G paths over DWDM infrastructure and new TDM/SDH paths over existing capacity - Identify capacity requirements and site-specific solutions - Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Fibre, DWDM, IP, Field) What you'll bring - Strong understanding of DWDM and OTN principles and topologies - Solid grasp of SONET networks and topologies, plus Layer 1 IP networks - Hands-on experience with circuit and inventory audits - Proficiency in data analysis and migration strategy development - The ability to write clear, detailed MOPs for migration activities - Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders - A driven, calm-under-pressure approach and genuine problem-solving instinct - Familiarity with inventory systems (Granite/TIRKS) preferred Product knowledge we'd love to see - DWDM: ADVA / Ciena 6500 / Infinera (preferred) - SONET: Alcatel-Lucent / Cisco / Fujitsu / Ciena 5410 / 5430 - Nortel TN Series - Inventory systems: Granite / TIRKS (preferred) Why join us - Excellent benefits on offer - Be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in the telecom sector - Work that genuinely supports the circular economy and a more sustainable industry How to apply Hit Apply Now with your latest Resume Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour Application Question(s): Do you have at least 5 years of hands-on DWDM/optical transport planning experience? Have you worked on large-scale network migration or deployment projects? Work Location: Remote