Optomi, in partnership with a leading telecommunications provider, is seeking a Transport Planning Engineer III to join the Core National Network Transport Planning organization. This is a non-supervisory role responsible for developing and supporting detailed network growth and evolution plans across the national core transport network. This position focuses on planning initiatives impacting the core backbone as well as metropolitan networks in key markets. The engineer will produce comprehensive planning packages that guide field and design engineering teams in the procurement, installation, and implementation of transport network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop detailed network growth and evolution plans for the national core backbone and metro transport networks
- Create planning packages for implementation by field and design engineering teams
- Analyze network capacity and performance to support transport planning decisions and long-term scalability
- Support transport planning processes including capacity management and data-driven analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure successful execution of network plans
- Manage capital and expense budgets associated with assigned projects, including monthly forecasting and tracking of expenditures
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to telecommunications infrastructure deployment
- Utilize internal systems and tools to support transport planning and engineering workflows
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and peers
- Support short-term planning projects (typically 1–6 months), occasionally contributing to project coordination and leadership
Required Qualifications:
5+ years of experience in transport planning, network engineering, or related telecommunications roles
Hands-on experience with core transport technologies such as:
- SONETWavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM)
- Core backbone and metro network infrastructure
- Understanding of central office systems, including power, terminations, alarms, and infrastructure
- Knowledge of outside plant (OSP) design and general telecommunications engineering principles
- Familiarity with network transport planning processes and capacity management methodologies
- Experience working with planning and engineering systems such as:
- F1 Feeder Fiber Experience
