Remote Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Home office allowance

Health insurance

Professional development

Online training resources

Job summary

Placements24 in New Zealand seeks a Remote Telecom Network Planner to forecast capacity, model demand, and design scalable network strategies across technologies like fiber and 5G. This fully remote role emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, operations and product teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom network planning, a relevant degree, strong data analysis skills, and outstanding communication to present plans to senior management from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network planning, design, or engineering within the telecoms industry.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with expertise in network modeling and simulation tools.
• In-depth understanding of telecommunications network architecture, technologies (e.g., fiber, 5G, cloud networking), and capacity planning principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage, traffic patterns, and performance data to identify trends and predict future demand.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for network capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and service evolution.
• Create detailed network designs and deployment roadmaps for new infrastructure and service rollouts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure alignment between strategic plans and execution.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions for potential integration into the network architecture.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate network plans and recommendations to senior management.

Skills

Network planning

Data analysis

Quantitative analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Network modeling tools

Simulation tools

5G technologies

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a forward-thinking and analytical Remote Telecom Network Planner to join their strategic planning team, supporting operations remotely from anywhere, including Queenstown . This role is essential for forecasting future network needs, optimizing capacity, and ensuring the long-term growth and efficiency of the company's telecommunications infrastructure. You will analyze network traffic data, model future demand, and develop strategic plans for network expansion and technology integration. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled planner to work in a fully remote capacity and influence the future architecture of advanced communication networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network usage, traffic patterns, and performance data to identify trends and predict future demand.
• Develop long-term strategic plans for network capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and service evolution.
• Create detailed network designs and deployment roadmaps for new infrastructure and service rollouts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure alignment between strategic plans and execution.
• Evaluate new technologies and solutions for potential integration into the network architecture.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate network plans and recommendations to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network planning, design, or engineering within the telecoms industry .
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with expertise in network modeling and simulation tools.
• In-depth understanding of telecommunications network architecture, technologies (e.g., fiber, 5G, cloud networking), and capacity planning principles.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a remote work environment .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Allowance for home office setup and ongoing expenses.
• Access to online training resources and professional development opportunities.