Network Planning EngineerLocation: Bethpage, NYPosition Type: ContractRate: $82,000Interview: F2FDuties:Plan new hub spaces, network routes and overbuilds where needed. Review all new build and augment sites for network design to downstream organizations.Develop a comprehensive plan with some route development for clusters of businesses in a defined geographical area with inputs from Marketing and Regional Sales Vice Presidents.Produce and analyze monthly tracking reports detailing fiber utilization and trending for key network parameters.Perform Return on Investment (ROI) analysis for capital expenditures associated with route expansions, overbuilds, or other network investments.Identify potential capital improvements while assessing mandatory cable relocations.Develop maps of network assets as required by internal customers.Interact with different management levels of other organizations.Optimize and consolidate CAPEX Augments to realize network efficiencies and economies of scale in regards to Outside Plant, Facilities and Network Engineering investments.Develop forecasting models/tools to identify and capture historical trends and traffic patterns in augmented areas.Work with the regional Vice Presidents and Directors in Sales to aggregate customer demand in order to forecast and justify network investment on a monthly basis.Track and report on progress of network investment projects that are not directly customer driven.Assist Hub Engineering with Cross Connect projectsPrepare and communicate accurate forecasts to identify trends, in an appropriate manner.Create and implement action plans to optimize CAPEX investments w/r/t timing and scope and leverage economies of scale.Coordinate with all respective departments and enable high degree of collaboration.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university is required. Engineering discipline preferred.3 – 5 years prior Telecommunications and/or Network Planning Experience requiredExpert knowledge of current Layer 2 and Layer 3 network technologies including but not limited to VoIP, MPLS, Ethernet, DWDM, SONET and PONValid Driver LicenseDetailed knowledge of Central Office facilities and Customer Premises Equipment.Strong understanding of legacy network technologies including but not limited to Digital Cross-Connect Systems, ATM, Centrex and POTSProficiency with Microsoft Office applicationsKnowledge of Netcracker is a plusMust possess strong organizational, planning and interpersonal skills to lead and motivate a diverse group performing multiple assignmentsAbility to produce, maintain and manage to detailed Project PlansAbility to oversee vendor contractors to ensure company guidelines and policies are adhered to and time lines and budgets are metAbility to produce and deliver presentations to senior management and/or customers, as requiredSelf-starter with the ability to multitask, follow up and report progress in a timely fashionAbility to interact with Cross-Functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Network Engineering, Fiber Network Management, Construction, Operations and Finance.Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and oral communications skillsKnowledge of Streets and Trips, MapInfo software, experience using other GIS software (Client Smallworld) packages is a plusKnowledge of Visio, CAD is plus