Senior Outside Plant Network Planning Engineer

Job DescriptionPosition Title: Senior Network Planning Engineer$75,000 to $125,000 annually DOEComprehensive health benefits include - medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paidsick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth andeducation reimbursement programs.At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We aredelivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, with a focus on areas traditionally underserved bymainstream internet companies. And as our state-of-the-art fiber network expands in WA, OR, ID and MT,so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.We may be building internet, but we are reaching real people. We strive to build relationships and providecustomers and communities with refreshingly great experiences.We emphasize our values in all our interactions:Genuinely Caring: Our customers and colleagues are people, and quite possibly our neighbors. We putourselves in their shoes and give them our full attention.Empowering You: We empower our customers to choose the products that best meet their needs, andwe support our employees to implement solutions that elevate the experiences of our customers andcoworkers.Innovation and Improvement: We always look for ways to make the experiences of our customers -and each other - better.Earning Your Trust: We earn trust by communicating simply and transparently as real people, not as acorporation.Job SummaryThe Sr. Network Planning Engineer is responsible for the oversight, planning, budgeting, and projecttiming for network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement needs in a fiber focusedbusiness. The Planner uses various inputs to determine the optimal network distribution solutions basedon demand, architecture, funding, and anticipated growth. The Planner analyzes current demand,geospatial data, data analytics, and forecasts to determine and implement the best network solutions.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employeeand not intended to reflect all duties performed.Analyze network demands using multiple inputs such as forecasts, consumption, GIS tools,analytics, and other market indicators.Determine optimal project architecture solutions while balancing the customer experience, cost,scalability, and reliability.Develop project costing and support business case development.Guide partner organizations/suppliers to implement solutions successfully.Drive network and process advancement.Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.Qualifications:5+ years of related experience required.Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or job-relatedfield preferred.The qualified candidate will need to have a broad network understanding:Access networksFTTP/FTTNBBDLC networkEthernet ServicesFeeder/Distribution facilitiesCustomer Prem solutionsMDU/MTU solutionsSONETWirelessTransport/Data dependencies.Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and buildingapplications.In-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split,greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutionsNetwork elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services,and Active Ethernet solutions.Understanding of CPE solutionsGIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGISUnderstanding of CAD based drawing systems.Proficiency in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPointExperience with common analytics tools (i.e., Alteryx, Tableau)Database skills which including creation, scripting, and programming (i.e., Microsoft SQL),preferred.Understand LEAN concepts.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross functionally to achieve positive outcomes.Ability to work in a team environment driven by partnerships and collaborate with colleagues.Ability to work independently with minimal direction.Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and work within critical deadlines.Ability to operate with a customer-focus mindset.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not availablefor this position.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for bending,stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in acomfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/ormove up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWork is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of acomputer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work is primarily a modern officesetting.At all times, Ziply Fiber must be your primary employer. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, employeesmay not hold outside employment nor be self-employed without obtaining approval in writing from ZiplyFiber. In holding outside employment or self-employment, employees should ensure that participationdoes not conflict with responsibilities to Ziply Fiber or its business interests.Diverse Workforce / EEO:Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless ofrace, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and thepresence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber mayrequire a pre-employment drug screening.Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.

Created: 2026-04-02