Planning Engineer III

Conch Technologies, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Conch Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Planning Engineer III for a 100% remote, 12+ month contract. The role requires hands-on planning experience across Optical Transport Networks, SONET, Ethernet, and DWDM, with knowledge of data center network layouts.

Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-engagement skills are essential for success in a complex, multi-area environment. Ideal candidates will be self-sufficient, eager to learn new areas of the network, and capable of leading

Qualifications

• Candidates must have planning experience across end-to-end network planning.
• Experience with SONET, Ethernet, DWDM technologies and data center network layouts.
• Avoid candidates whose backgrounds are limited to testing or circuit design.
• Active engagement with stakeholders and ability to drive work with minimal direction.

Skills

End-to-end planning

SONET

Ethernet

DWDM

Capacity planning

Data center layouts

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Aspen Portal

LCAM

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Hi,Greetings from Conch Technologies Inc

Position: Planning Engineer IIILocation: 100% RemoteDuration: 12+ Months ContractQualification Overview

Candidates must have planning experience, including knowledge of SONET, Ethernet, DWDM technologies, and data center network layouts.Avoid candidates with backgrounds that only include testing or circuit design rather than all-encompassing end-to-end network planning.This role requires broad exposure across multiple areas of the network.

Prior Client experience is strongly preferred

due to the scope and complexity of the environment.Cultural fit remains a key consideration. The ideal candidate will be self-sufficient, adaptable, eager to learn new areas of the network, and comfortable taking initiative, including proactively engaging stakeholders, and driving work forward with minimal direction.

Technical Skills

Optical Transport NetworksSONETEthernetDWDMCapacity Planning & ForecastingCentral Office Infrastructure (Power, Alarms, Common Systems)Outside Plant (OSP) EngineeringTelecommunications Network DesignTransport Engineering PrinciplesSystems & Tools

TIRKSCNDC ASPEN PortalLCAMMetaSolvFireworksCOREMicrosoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and TeamsPreferred Qualifications

Telecom Experience5+ years of transport planning or network engineering experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBudget and project management experienceAbility to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor othersAdditional skills and characteristics that are important for this role include:

Strong problem-solving abilitiesExcellent communication skillsHigh energy and a positive attitudeStrong interpersonal skills

Thanks & Regards,

Nayak Teketi

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