Job#: 2083394

Job Description:

Apex Systems, the Nation’s 2nd largest Technical Staffing and Services Firm, has an opening for a Planning Engineer with a Fortune 500 Company, Contract Position!

*If you are interested in this role, please email your resume to Chris at [email protected] or to Emily at [email protected]

Planning Engineer

Location: 100% Remote

Length: 12 + months contract

Payrate range: $30-$40/hr.

Schedule: Monday- Friday

Lead network grooming operations by transitioning services from the Coriant 7100 platform to the Ciena NGO platform. Following migration, systematically recover critical optical and card components from decommissioned Coriant equipment.

• Execute the decommissioning of Coriant 7100 network elements post-migration to the Ciena NGO platform.
• Identify and recover high-value optical modules and card components for reuse or inventory optimization.
• Maintain comprehensive records of grooming activities, asset recovery, and platform transitions to support audits and operational planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, field operations, and asset management teams to align migration timelines and resource deployment.
• Operate with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and accountability.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning.
• Proven expertise in network grooming, decommissioning, and optical component handling.
• Strong understanding of DWDM, SONET/SDH, and Ethernet transport technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality.
• Outstanding organizational, communication, and time management abilities.

• Adapt to evolving processes and requirements with agility.
• Lead and deliver major projects within established deadlines.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to peers and leadership.
• Understand interdependencies across platforms and departments.
• Support planning by identifying unused capacity, underutilized assets, and streamlining opportunities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve grooming-related issues in real time to ensure uninterrupted network performance.
• Produce clear, concise communications with well-defined problem statements, requirements, and recommendations.

This is a remote (work-from-home) position available within the U.S.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.