Transport Planning Network Engineer Remote W2 Contract Experience with TIRKS CNDC LCAM Lumen experience

Role Transport Planning Network Engineer (Remote)

Technical Skills: Optical Transport Networks SONET Ethernet DWDM

Candidates must have planning experience, including knowledge of SONET, Ethernet, DWDM technologies, and data center network layouts.

Systems Tools TIRKS CNDC ASPEN Portal LCAM MetaSolv

Lumen experience is strongly Required

Transport Network and supporting metropolitan transport networks.

This role creates implementation-ready planning packages for design and field engineering teams, manages project funding, and budgets, and supports network modernization initiatives.

The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams while ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

SONET network planning and capacity management Core backbone and Metro Network growth planning
Development of implementation-ready engineering packages Capital and expense budget management
Network data analysis and forecasting Stakeholder coordination and engagement Mentoring and training of junior engineers Compliance with telecommunications regulations and standards