Remote Senior Telecoms Network Planner

Placements24; Windsor (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Professional development budget

Strategic impact on telecom network

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Telecoms Network Planner to guide the long-term growth of a nationwide telecommunications network. This fully remote role focuses on capacity planning, traffic modeling, and forecasting technology needs to keep the network scalable and competitive.

The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in fibre optics, wireless, and IP networking with strong communication skills to convey complex concepts remotely.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in telecom network planning, design, or architecture.
• Strong analytical skills in capacity planning and traffic modeling.
• Knowledge of fibre optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Experience with network planning tools and software is advantageous.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network capacity expansion and technology evolution.
• Analyze network traffic data and utilization patterns to forecast future capacity needs.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for network enhancement and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to translate strategic plans into actionable deployment roadmaps.
• Create detailed network designs and proposals for new infrastructure investments.
• Monitor the performance and utilization of the existing network, recommending upgrades or reconfigurations as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Network capacity planning

Traffic modeling

Education

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

Tools

Network planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Remote Senior Telecoms Network Planner to join their dynamic team. This fully remote position is critical for the long-term vision and expansion of the company's telecommunications network. You will be responsible for capacity planning, network growth analysis, and forecasting future technology requirements to ensure the network remains scalable, efficient, and competitive. This role demands a deep understanding of network architecture, traffic patterns, and emerging technologies, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of connectivity from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop long-term strategic plans for network capacity expansion and technology evolution.
• Analyze network traffic data and utilization patterns to forecast future capacity needs.
• Evaluate new technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for network enhancement and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to translate strategic plans into actionable deployment roadmaps.
• Create detailed network designs and proposals for new infrastructure investments.
• Monitor the performance and utilization of the existing network, recommending upgrades or reconfigurations as needed.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or architecture.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in network capacity planning and traffic modeling.
• Deep understanding of various network technologies, including fibre optics, wireless, and IP networking.
• Experience with network planning tools and software is highly advantageous.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, comfortable conveying complex technical information remotely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and relevant certifications.
• Opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a major telecommunications provider.