Planning and Design Engineer

CEI; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications provider is seeking a detail-oriented Planning & Design Engineer II for a fully remote contract role. The ideal candidate will have strong Coax and Fiber design experience and be proficient in IRIS. Responsibilities include performing network designs, validating documentation, and managing multiple projects. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $30 plus optional benefits like medical and dental coverage. It's perfect for those interested in hands-on design work and collaboration with construction teams.

Benefits

Optional benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Coax and Fiber design.
• Familiarity with IRIS system required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform Coax and Fiber network design.
• Review and validate as-built documentation.
• Manage design workflows including betterments and relocates.
• Utilize IRIS and P2 to process designs and track progress.
• Collaborate with construction leads for accurate GIS mapping.

Skills

Coax and Fiber design experience

IRIS experience

Reviewing as-builts

Project management

GIS familiarity

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Planning & Design Engineer II

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, Day Shift (Flexible)
Contract Type: W2 Contract

Pay: $30/hr + optional benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
Industry: Telecommunications / Network Design

Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented Planning & Design Engineer II to support the Central and Northeast Divisions for a major telecommunications provider. This is a fully remote contract role focused on coax and fiber design, project coordination, and supporting multiple network upgrade and reclamation initiatives.

If you enjoy hands‑on design work, partnering with construction teams, and ensuring accurate, high-quality deliverables, this is an excellent fit.

Responsibilities

• Perform Coax and Fiber network design, ensuring all work meets established engineering and compliance standards.

• Review and validate as-built documentation, performing QC, proofing, and final approval of deliverables.

• Manage design workflows, including:

  • Betterments and upfront design

  • Forced relocates

  • SPAN replacements

  • UMEA-related design work

  • Fiber reclamations (reclaiming fiber from disconnected customers and returning it to an open state)

• Utilize IRIS and P2 to process designs, run reports, and track project progress.

• Collaborate with construction leads and internal teams to gather required information and support accurate GIS mapping.

• Add and verify labor rate codes within project documentation.

• Assist with internal efforts to bring more design functions in-house as teams shift from project management back into engineering design.

Required Skills & Experience

• Coax and Fiber design experience (strongly required)

• IRIS experience (required)

• Experience reviewing as-builts, QC’ing deliverables, and approving designs

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with GIS concepts or tools

• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Sphere

• Background supporting telecommunications engineering or construction teams

• Project management experience or exposure to PM workflows

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