Remote Circuit Design Engineer

TEKsystems is seeking a circuit design engineer for its Alaska-based client. This position will be 100% remote working typical Alaska business hours, Monday through Friday.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities Circuit Design & Engineering (25%)

• Design telecommunications circuits and prepare complete and accurate Circuit Layout Records (CLRs)
• Perform circuit analysis and testing using designated engineering tools and equipment
• Own the design process from initial concept through completed implementation
• Ensure engineering standards and design requirements are met throughout the lifecycle

Project & Engineering Support (30%)

• Partner with Project Managers and Coordinators to provide requested information from circuit and equipment databases
• Support project execution by validating network resources and engineering requirements
• Assist with delivery timelines and provisioning milestones

Order Validation & Provisioning (15%)

• Review customer and internal orders for validity
• Verify availability of facilities and network equipment needed to fulfill circuit requirements
• Support provisioning activities and facility assignments

Database Integrity & Cross-Functional Engineering Review (15%)

• Collaborate with various engineering teams to verify accuracy and integrity of circuit database records
• Serve as an additional quality control checkpoint for engineering data utilized across the organization

Order Coordination & Service Delivery (10%)

• Coordinate multiple circuit orders ranging from simple to highly complex implementations
• Provide Access Service Request (ASR) requirements supporting DS1 through Ethernet services
• Facilitate seamless order processing between engineering and operational teams

Equipment & Resource Management (5%)

• Submit Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) for network facilities and equipment
• Track ESRs through installation and readiness for service
• Submit Purchase Orders (POs) for equipment required to support circuit designs

Technical Requirements

Candidates should possess demonstrated experience and working knowledge in:

• Telecommunications engineering principles and practices
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Network design methodologies and engineering tools
• IP Telephony
• MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
• Fiber optic transmission systems
• Microwave transmission systems
• Radio networks
• Satellite communications
• Copper transport facilities
• Multiplexing technologies
• Compression technologies
• Echo cancellation systems
• Digital Cross-Connect Systems (DCS)
• Network topology and circuit visualization/design
• Telecommunications provisioning environments
• Circuit database management and engineering record systems

Required Skills

• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving capability
• Systems analysis and operational monitoring skills
  
  Ability to visualize network and circuit layouts
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Effective verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong deductive reasoning and analytical abilities
• Knowledge of telecom network functionality and transmission hardware/software platforms

Level Requirements

Engineer II, Circuit | Grade E06

This is a mid-level engineering role requiring a comprehensive understanding of telecommunications operations and network functions. The engineer works under general supervision and collaborates across:

• Order Management
• Network Design
• Project Management
• Engineering Operations

Responsibilities include utilizing available facilities, ensuring equipment is properly modeled, completing accurate designs for provisioning, and designing/approving equipment specifications within Meta Solv.

Education & Experience Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in:
• Telecommunications
• Circuit service delivery
• Facility assignments
• Circuit engineering/design
• Related telecommunications engineering disciplines

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical,…