Transport Planning Engineer III (Only USC W2)

Job title: Transport Planning Engineer III

Location: Raleigh, NC and Richardson, TX (onsite)

Position Summary

The Planning Engineer III is responsible for developing network growth, capacity, and evolution plans for the National Core Transport Network and supporting metropolitan transport networks. This role creates implementation-ready planning packages for design and field engineering teams, manages project funding and budgets, and supports network modernization initiatives.

The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams while ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

SONET network planning and capacity management Core backbone and metro network growth planning Development of implementation-ready engineering packages Capital and expense budget management Network data analysis and forecasting Planning Stakeholder coordination and engagement Mentoring and training of junior engineers Compliance with telecommunications regulations and standards

Technical Skills Optical Transport Networks SONET DWDM Capacity Planning & Forecasting Central Office Infrastructure (Power, Alarms, Common Systems)Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering Telecommunications Network Design Transport Engineering Principles

Thanks and Regards

thomas

thomas@amptek.com