Network Planning Engineering - Contractor - L2

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Volt is immediately hiring Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer onsite in Melbourne, FL
As a Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer you will:

• Support the evaluation, planning, and implementation of modern telecommunications network designs tailored to FAA mission-critical needs.
• Client is seeking a motivated individual looking for an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Network Planning Engineer supporting the FAA/FTI program.
• This role includes replacing legacy copper-based systems with advanced technologies, creating scalable and optimized telco architectures, and documenting solutions that support engineering and NOC operations.
• The candidate will collaborate with internal and external teams and work independently on high-impact projects involving design releases, automation opportunities, and resolution of technical issues.
• Other responsibilities include managing design workflows to meet implementation schedules and leading proof-of-concept efforts for emerging services.

Essential Functions:

• Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the FAA/FTI network's critical infrastructure and service requirements.
• Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
• Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
• Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with program milestones.

This is a 12 Month full time Contract or Contract to hire opportunity.
Shift: 2nd - 2:15 PM - 11:45 PM (MUST BE ABLE TO TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or equivalent of a 4-year accredited degree in a technical discipline.
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associate's degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior WAN Telecommunications networks experience

• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures
• Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.

Pay Range: $55.00 - $61.43 per hour.
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call . Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.