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Protingent

Contract Planning Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$44 - $48/hr

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience * 4+ years of related experience in telecommunications Engineering or Planning (OSP/ISP/Access) * Ability to communicate fluently ...

Sierra Circuits inc.

Planning Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

... telecommunications, building PCBs to the highest industry standards, and keeping innovation at the ... ABOUT THE JOB: The Planning Engineer is responsible for reviewing customer-supplied data and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Early Planning Engineer

Tysons, VA · On-site

... telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters ... The Early Planning Engineer or Data Analyst is both a quarterback and contributor in M.C. Dean ...

ITnova

Telecommunications Engineer

Washington, DC · Hybrid

The Telecommunications Engineer will evaluate existing telecommunications environments, develop ... Support lifecycle planning, capital improvement initiatives, cost estimates, and technology ...

ITnova

Telecommunications Engineer

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

The Telecommunications Engineer will evaluate existing telecommunications environments, develop ... Support lifecycle planning, capital improvement initiatives, cost estimates, and technology ...

ITnova

Telecommunications Engineer

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

The Telecommunications Engineer will evaluate existing telecommunications environments, develop ... Support lifecycle planning, capital improvement initiatives, cost estimates, and technology ...

ITnova

Telecommunications Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

The Telecommunications Engineer will evaluate existing telecommunications environments, develop ... Support lifecycle planning, capital improvement initiatives, cost estimates, and technology ...

Stem Xpert

Sr network planning engineer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Nice to Have o Airlines - The Senior Network Planning Engineer is responsible for supporting IT ... Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering Airline/travel experience ...

Lumen

Senior Planning Engineer

$84K - $112K/yr

... in Telecommunication/Data Center facilities. Manages Vendor relationships and builds critical ... Supports Critical Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Teams as subject matter expert in ...

Lumen Technologies

Senior Planning Engineer

$84K - $112K/yr

... in Telecommunication/Data Center facilities. Manages Vendor relationships and builds critical ... Skilled in planning and/or engineering. Analyzes complex systems and/or customer network ...

Lumen Technologies

Senior Planning Engineer

OR · Remote

$84K - $112K/yr

... in Telecommunication/Data Center facilities. Manages Vendor relationships and builds critical ... Supports Critical Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Teams as subject matter expert in ...

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How much do telecommunications planning engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecommunications planning engineer in the United States is $48.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Telecommunications Planning Engineer vs Network Design Engineer?

AspectTelecommunications Planning EngineerNetwork Design Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related; certifications like CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related; certifications like CCNA or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Work EnvironmentTelecom companies, service providers, infrastructure firmsIT firms, telecom companies, network solution providers
Primary FocusPlanning and designing telecom infrastructure and networksDesigning and optimizing network architecture and configurations

Both roles require similar technical credentials and certifications, often work in telecom or IT environments, and focus on network infrastructure. The Telecommunications Planning Engineer emphasizes planning and deploying telecom systems, while the Network Design Engineer concentrates on designing network architecture and performance optimization.

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Infographic showing various Telecommunications Planning Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,702 per year, or $48.4 per hour.

Contract Planning Engineer

Charlotte, NC • On-site

Protingent
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$44 - $48/hr

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Job description


Job Title: Contract Planning Engineer
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting Contract Planning Engineer with our client in Charlotte, NC.
Job Description:
  • The team is looking for a Contract Planning Engineer to support our team! As a Planning Engineer your responsibilities will include managing network elements for voice and data networks and monitoring and evaluating capacity utilization for these networks.
  • You will also submit capacity triggers as necessary and forecast and trend bandwidth growth to produce capacity triggers for bandwidth relief.
  • In addition, you will develop plans to augment capacity relief as needed. Position requires limited direction and guidance.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Main Focus:
    • Documentation of GPON & XGS-PON Existing and Planned activity including Visio diagrams
  • Secondary Focus:
    • Triggering projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means
    • Performing engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices
    • Analyzing complex local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices
    • Handling moderately complex engineering assignments
    • Resolving difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like
    • Support of acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services
    • May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employees.

Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
  • 4+ years of related experience in telecommunications Engineering or Planning (OSP/ISP/Access)
  • Ability to communicate fluently with technical individuals from Engineering, Sales and Operations.
Nice To Have:
  • Previous Experience with same organization or Lumen Planning/Engineering Software Systems.
  • Edge, Access or OSP Planning experience

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Range: $44-$48 an hour
  • Location: Charlotte, NC.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.
About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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