Telecommunication Planner

Description:

The Planning Engineer II remote contractor will support Local/ILEC Access Planning by researching fiber capacity, developing OSP (outside plant) project plans and cost estimates, and preparing Engineering handoff packages for customer-driven demand. Work will be completed in accordance with established LUMEN planning standards and documented processes.

Candidates should have a bachelor s degree and at least two years of OSP network planning experience, with the ability to develop planning-level scopes, cost estimates, and Engineering handoff documentation. Required skills include working knowledge of OSP fiber facilities, including underground, aerial, buried facilities, utility vaults, conduit and general telecommunications engineering principles; experience using TIRKS, GSA, and/or NDS to analyze fiber routes, available capacity, and related network inventory; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to work effectively in a team environment; and the ability to work independently with limited manager direction in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred experience includes familiarity with Google Earth, OSP Fiber to the Tower and Fiber to the Business.