Senior Transport Planning Engineer — Optical Networks

Job overview

The Senior Transport Planning Engineer — Optical Networks role is hybrid, with the listed work location in Richardson, TX and the posting also stating work from anywhere in the USA and the possibility of working from any listed DC office. Compensation is not specified. The role supports planning for national core transport and metropolitan transport networks. The engineer develops network growth, capacity, and evolution plans and prepares implementation-ready packages for design and field engineering teams. The role also supports modernization, budget management, technical leadership, and coordination across engineering and operations.

What you'll do

• Plan SONET network growth and capacity for core backbone and metro networks
• develop implementation-ready engineering packages
• manage capital and expense budgets
• analyze network data and forecast capacity
• coordinate with stakeholders
• mentor and train junior engineers
• support compliance with telecommunications standards and regulations
• collaborate across engineering and operations teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior transport planning engineer

optical networks

sonet

dwdm

ethernet

network capacity planning

network optimization

hybrid

richardson tx

imcs group

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Hybrid arrangement; optical transport, SONET, Ethernet, and DWDM planning; 8–10 years of experience listed; virtual interviews.

About the employer

IMCS Group Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Wired Telecommunications Carriers. Sector: 51.