Network Planner

MOSTLY REMOTE - 3/4 times per year onsite. Open to individuals in BC or AB.

We’re Hiring: IP & Optical Network Planning Engineer

Are you passionate about building reliable, high‑performance networks that scale with customer demand? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking network planning team responsible for shaping the evolution of large‑scale IP and optical networks.

You’ll play a critical role in planning, budgeting, and driving network growth and modernization—balancing technical excellence with business strategy. This role goes beyond engineering: your insights will directly influence investment decisions, service reliability, and long‑term network strategy.

Must‑Have Skills

• Network Expertise: Strong understanding of networking layers, with deep knowledge of IP and transport technologies
• Budget & Investment Planning: Experience managing capital and expense budgets, including network investment plans
• Executive Communication: Confidence presenting plans, recommendations, and business cases to leadership for approval
• Telecommunications Experience: Hands‑on experience planning IP and optical network infrastructure

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng)
• Experience with programming, scripting, or database tools
• A proactive mindset with a passion for driving improvements and innovation

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute IP and/or transport network deployment and evolution plans
• Monitor network capacity and utilization, ensuring cost‑effective and timely upgrades
• Prepare capital and expense budgets and support long‑term investment strategies
• Analyze alternatives and present formal business cases
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to influence technical and business decisions
• Support sales inquiries and complex bids with engineering insight
• Maintain tools and databases that support annual and long‑range network planning

What You Bring

• Strong knowledge of fiber optics, optical networking, and IP technologies
• Solid understanding of network planning and business/economic analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an asset
• A university degree in Engineering or a related field
• Curiosity, critical thinking, and a desire to understand the “why” behind business decisions

Why This Role?

You’ll help design networks that deliver reliable, high‑quality services while ensuring investments are aligned with business objectives, budgets, and modernization goals. Your work will have a visible, measurable impact.

Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Let’s connect!