[Hiring] DWDM Network Planning Engineer @Conch Technologies

Role Description

Seeking a highly proficient Telecom professional with expertise in Transport Planning & Optimization, possessing extensive knowledge and substantial experience across multi-vendor transport platforms. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and creative abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and leading teams. A strategic thinker focused on innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Comparative skillset to existing LH Strategic Planners.
• Knowledge of SONET, DWDM, MetroE, IP, TDM, OSP/ISP for project development of full site exits.
• Existing knowledge of Client applications, processes, and architectures is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Adtran/Adva R7 platform.
• Extensive experience in Ciena 6500 planning.

Requirements

• Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc.
• Develop strategic plans for Long-haul and Metro DWDM route/rail builds.
• Work with various inventory management/design systems, like PRO, RSI, TIRKS, and EON.
• Plan and install expansion shelves.
• Upgrade existing transport equipment to meet current demands and propose additional equipment for future growth.
• Participate in network consolidation efforts and provide practical solutions that optimize path/route selection to reduce network costs.
• Perform in-depth data cleansing and validation, identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and actual network configurations.
• Plan and implement network-wide migrations from legacy to newer platform equipment.
• Plan and optimize wave design across multi-vendor DWDM systems.
• Review the Diversity, Latency, and Custom Routing factors for network and customer circuits.
• Analyze day-to-day production issues, create case studies for continuous improvement, and address them promptly.
• Prepare Method of Procedures, activity plans, process documents, and automations.
• Handle project tasks and problems, analyze data, evaluate potential solutions, and implement the most optimal resolution.
• Collaborate with peer groups such as Field, OSP, and Infrastructure Planning team.

Company Description

Greetings from Conch Technologies Inc.

Position: Network Planning Engineer (Level 2 & 3)

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12+ Months Contract