Circuit Design Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Design telecommunications circuits and create comprehensive and precise Circuit Layout Records (CLRs)

• Conduct circuit analysis and testing utilizing specified engineering tools and equipment

• Take ownership of the design process from the initial concept to full implementation

• Ensure that engineering standards and design requirements are upheld throughout the project lifecycle

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Coordinators to deliver requested information from circuit and equipment databases

• Support project execution by confirming network resources and engineering requirements

• Assist in meeting delivery timelines and provisioning milestones

• Review customer and internal orders for accuracy

• Validate the availability of facilities and network equipment necessary to meet circuit requirements

• Aid in provisioning activities and facility assignments

• Work with engineering teams to ensure the accuracy and integrity of circuit database records

• Act as an additional quality control checkpoint for engineering data

• Coordinate multiple circuit orders, ranging from straightforward to highly complex implementations

• Provide Access Service Request (ASR) requirements to support DS1 through Ethernet services

• Facilitate order processing between engineering and operational teams

• Submit Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) for network facilities and equipment

• Monitor ESRs through installation and readiness for service

• Submit Purchase Orders (POs) for equipment needed to support circuit designs

• Collaborate with Order Management, Network Design, Project Management, and Engineering Operations teams

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in telecommunications, circuit service delivery, facility assignments, circuit engineering/design, or related telecommunications engineering fields

• Proven experience and knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices

• Experience in analog and digital circuit design

• Familiarity with network design methodologies and engineering tools

• Understanding of IP Telephony

• Knowledge of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

• Familiarity with fiber optic transmission systems

• Knowledge of microwave transmission systems

• Understanding of radio networks

• Knowledge of satellite communications

• Familiarity with copper transport facilities

• Understanding of multiplexing technologies

• Knowledge of compression technologies

• Familiarity with echo cancellation systems

• Understanding of Digital Cross-Connect Systems (DCS)

• Knowledge of network topology and circuit visualization/design

• Familiarity with telecommunications provisioning environments

• Knowledge of circuit database management and engineering record systems

• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills

• Proficient in systems analysis and operational monitoring

• Ability to visualize network and circuit layouts

• Excellent written communication and documentation skills

• Effective verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences

• Strong deductive reasoning and analytical capabilities

• Knowledge of telecom network functionality and transmission hardware/software platforms

• Capability to design and approve equipment specifications within MetaSolv

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)