Senior Fiber Network Planner – OSP; FTTP​/PON​/GIS

Senior Fiber Network Planner – OSP (FTTP / PON / GIS)

Full time | Ziply Fiber | United States

Posted On 05/04/2026

Department Name:
Fiber Design Construction

Telecommunications

City:
Helena

Zip: 59601

State/Province:
Montana

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshing great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge.

As our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

The Senior Network Planning Engineer is responsible for oversight, planning, budgeting, and project timing for network growth, modernization, consolidation, and advancement in a fiber‑focused business. The Senior Network Planning Engineer uses various inputs to determine the optimal network distribution solutions based on 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.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Internal Tool Development & Maintenance:
  Designing, building, and enhancing tools that support Joint Use operations and compliance.
• System Implementation & Migration:
  Leading the rollout and transition of platforms like JU360, Power Apps, and integrations with Site Tracker, IQGEO, DPI, Qport, Alden One, NJUNS, and others.
• Automation Systems:
  Managing and developing automation solutions to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.

• Training & Enablement:
  Creating and implementing training programs, including training dashboards, to ensure adoption and effective use of tools across teams.

• Program Management:
  Overseeing timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications for internal tool initiatives.
• Metrics & Reporting:
  Developing dashboards and reports in Tableau and other platforms to track performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• KPI Tracking & SLT Presentations:
  Monitoring key performance indicators and presenting progress and insights to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Process Optimization:
  Identifying gaps and opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data integrity.
• Records & Compliance Oversight:
  Ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory and internal standards.

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• The qualified candidate will need to have a broad network understanding:
  • Access networks
  • FTTP/FTTN
  • BBDLC network
  • Ethernet Services
  • Customer Prem solutions
  • MDU/MTU solutions
  • SONET
  • Wireless
• Outside Plant (OSP) architectures consisting of underground, direct buried, aerial, and building applications.
• In-depth understanding of PON architectures to include centralized and distributed split, greenfield MDU/SFU, and inside wiring solutions.
• Network elements associated with FTTP, FTTN, xPON, BDLC, TDM, G.Hn, Broadband services, and Active Ethernet solutions.
• Understanding of CPE solutions.
• GIS experience with platforms such as ARC GIS and QGIS.
• Understanding of CAD based drawing systems.
• Profici…