Senior Transport Planning Engineer (Remote)

TekWissen ®; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

TekWissen® Group seeks a Sr. Transport Planning Engineer for a remote, 15-month assignment with a major American telecom client. The role focuses on planning the National Core Transport Network and supporting field teams with implementation-ready packages.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in telecom transport planning, proficiency with SONET and WDM, and the ability to mentor colleagues while managing budgets and schedules across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport planning processes and data analysis.
• Knowledge of SONET, WDM, and telecom infrastructure.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for telecom equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed growth and evolution plans for the National Core Transport Network.
• Prepare planning packages for field/design teams for procurement and deployment.
• Mentor peers and manage short-term projects (1–6 months).
• Oversee budget approvals and monthly current expenditures for funding packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Tools

TIRKS

CNDC ASPEN Portal

LCAM

Metasolv

Fireworks

CORE

Job description

TekWissen® Group seeks a Sr. Transport Planning Engineer for a remote, 15-month assignment with a major American telecom client. The role focuses on planning the National Core Transport Network and supporting field teams with implementation-ready packages.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in telecom transport planning, proficiency with SONET and WDM, and the ability to mentor colleagues while managing budgets and schedules across multiple projects.