Telecom Network Planner

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Telecom Network Planner to join a fully remote strategy and planning team. You will forecast future network needs, plan capacity expansion, and optimize resource utilization to support business growth.

Analyze network performance data, market trends, and technology advancements to develop strategic plans for network development. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in network planning, engineering, or a related analytical role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, capacity planning principles, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with network modeling and simulation tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, essential for remote collaboration and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and forecast future capacity requirements based on business projections and user growth.
• Develop long-term network expansion and upgrade plans, considering technology evolution and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate new network technologies and their potential impact on current infrastructure and future planning.
• Create detailed network design proposals, including topology, equipment selection, and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment on planning initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network capacity, utilization, and future planning strategies for management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

Network modeling tools

Simulation tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Telecom Network Planner to join their fully remote strategy and planning team. This role is instrumental in forecasting future network needs, planning capacity expansion, and optimizing network resource utilization to support business growth. You will analyze network performance data, market trends, and technological advancements to develop strategic plans for network development. This position is ideal for a forward-thinking individual with strong analytical skills who excels in a remote work environment and is passionate about the future of telecommunications infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network performance and forecast future capacity requirements based on business projections and user growth.
• Develop long-term network expansion and upgrade plans, considering technology evolution and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate new network technologies and their potential impact on current infrastructure and future planning.
• Create detailed network design proposals, including topology, equipment selection, and implementation strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment on planning initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations on network capacity, utilization, and future planning strategies for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in network planning, engineering, or a related analytical role within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, capacity planning principles, and performance metrics.
• Proficiency with network modeling and simulation tools is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, essential for remote collaboration and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A strategic role influencing the future direction of the company's network.