Transport Network Planning Engineer with Ciena 6500 planning & Adtran/Adva R7 platform exp

Position :

Strategic Planner for

Transport Network Planning & Optimization :

Local :

Only USA Location :

Richardson Texas / Raleigh NC (Onsite)

Type of Job :

Contract :

12

Months Experience :

10+ Years Skillset to be comparative to existing LH Strategic Planners to include planning of SONET, DWDM, Metro

E, IP, TDM, OSP/ISP

for project development of full site exits. Existing knowledge of Lumen applications, processes and architectures are preferred. 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. Candidates should have knowledge of the Adtran/Adva R7 platform and extensive experience in Ciena 6500 planning. Roles and Responsibilities 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 teams.