Network Planning Engineer

Aleron; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive culture

Global workforce

People-first environment

Partnership & innovation

Job summary

Acara Solutions in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Network Planning Engineer to evaluate telecommunications technologies and design scalable network solutions for mission-critical environments.

This role involves architecture across WAN, capacity planning, and design releases, with a strong emphasis on reliability, service continuity, and collaboration with multiple teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years WAN telecommunications network experience.
• 8+ years with MetaSolv database modeling software.
• 8+ years experience in telecom carrier ordering systems.
• 8+ years of designing, implementing, and supporting Ethernet and TDM networks.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate telecommunications technologies and design networks for critical infrastructure.
• Architect scalable telco services to replace legacy copper.
• Design and implement networks meeting evolving customer requirements.
• Apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity.
• Manage the design release lifecycle, resolve technical issues, and support POC initiatives and automation.

Skills

WAN experience

MetaSolv

Carrier ordering

Ethernet & TDM design

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's in Electrical/Telecommunications/CS

Tools

MetaSolv

Job description

Job Title

Network Planning Engineer

Location

Melbourne, FL

Employment Type

Temp to Direct (12 Months)

Industry

Aerospace and Defense

Compensation

$50.00-$52.00/Hour

Schedule

9/80 1st Shift

About the Opportunity

• We're looking for a motivated Network Planning Engineer to support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of modern telecommunications network solutions for mission‑critical environments. You'll work across network architecture, capacity planning, design releases, and emerging technologies while collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance‑where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider‑we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate telecommunications technologies and develop network designs aligned with critical infrastructure and service requirements.
• Architect and engineer modern, scalable telco services to replace legacy copper‑based solutions.
• Design and implement network solutions that respond to evolving customer requirements and long‑term objectives.
• Apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission‑critical operations.
• Manage the telecommunications design release lifecycle, support technical issue resolution, and contribute to proof‑of‑concept initiatives and automation opportunities.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Associate Degree
• 8+ years of WAN telecommunications network experience
• 8+ years of experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv
• 8+ years of experience in telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes
• 8+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Information Systems
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Strong communicator and collaboration skills, able to work with a coordinate multiple teams
• Able to work with minimal supervision with ability to lead in a team environment.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a "U.S. Person," as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti‑discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Equal Opportunity

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Eligibility

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.