Job Description
Job Description
Planning & Design Engineer II
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, Day Shift (Flexible)
Contract Type: W2 Contract
Pay: $30/hr + optional benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k)
Industry: Telecommunications / Network Design
Summary
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Planning & Design Engineer II to support the Central and Northeast Divisions for a major telecommunications provider. This is a fully remote contract role focused on coax and fiber design, project coordination, and supporting multiple network upgrade and reclamation initiatives.
If you enjoy hands-on design work, partnering with construction teams, and ensuring accurate, high-quality deliverables, this is an excellent fit.
Responsibilities
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Perform Coax and Fiber network design, ensuring all work meets established engineering and compliance standards.
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Review and validate as-built documentation, performing QC, proofing, and final approval of deliverables.
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Manage design workflows, including:
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Betterments and upfront design
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Forced relocates
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SPAN replacements
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UMEA-related design work
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Fiber reclamations (reclaiming fiber from disconnected customers and returning it to an open state)
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Utilize IRIS and P2 to process designs, run reports, and track project progress.
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Collaborate with construction leads and internal teams to gather required information and support accurate GIS mapping.
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Add and verify labor rate codes within project documentation.
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Assist with internal efforts to bring more design functions in-house as teams shift from project management back into engineering design.
Required Skills & Experience
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Coax and Fiber design experience (strongly required)
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IRIS experience (required)
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Experience reviewing as-builts, QC’ing deliverables, and approving designs
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Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
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Familiarity with GIS concepts or tools
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Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Sphere
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Background supporting telecommunications engineering or construction teams
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Project management experience or exposure to PM workflows
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