Brightspeed

Senior Engineer

Brightspeed

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Wisconsin • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

ServiceNow

About the role

  • Design and engineer core transport and IP network infrastructure, including backbone routing, aggregation layers, and optical transport systems.
  • Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including network diagrams, circuit designs, routing configurations, and implementation guidelines.
  • Plan and provision transport and Ethernet circuits, including channel mapping and capacity allocation across the core network.
  • Support deployment and integration of routers, transport systems, and optical equipment within Brightspeed central offices and network facilities.
  • Collaborate with planning, OLT, and implementation teams to ensure alignment of network design, build schedules, and operational requirements.
  • Perform capacity planning, traffic analysis, and redundancy planning to support network growth and maintain high service availability.
  • Ensure engineering designs comply with Brightspeed standards, industry best practices, and vendor specifications.
  • Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning of network equipment and transport circuits.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues affecting transport systems, routing infrastructure, or backbone connectivity.
  • Review vendor proposals and evaluate equipment suitability, network architecture, and integration requirements.
  • Participate in network modernization initiatives, including router upgrades, optical transport expansion, and backbone resiliency improvements.
  • Support project managers and implementation teams by tracking engineering deliverables and resolving technical issues during deployment.
  • Conduct network audits and design reviews to ensure compliance, performance, and operational readiness.

Requirements

  • Associate degree or equivalent education in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Networking, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in telecommunications network engineering, core network engineering, or transport engineering.
  • Strong knowledge of IP routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS-based networks.
  • Experience designing and supporting transport and backbone networks using optical and packet technologies.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical construction drawings, network diagrams, and engineering documentation.
  • Familiarity with systems and tools such as SAP, IQGeo, WMS, ServiceNow, Armor, OneControl (Ciena 6500), Netsmart 1500 (Fujitsu), TNMS (Infinera), Smartsheet, and Microsoft Office.
  • Experience supporting network provisioning, circuit activation, and service implementation.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401K plan with company match
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
network infrastructure designIP routing protocolsBGPOSPFMPLStransport engineeringcapacity planningtraffic analysisnetwork troubleshootingnetwork audits
Soft Skills
collaborationtechnical guidanceproblem-solvingcommunicationproject support
Certifications
Associate degree in Electrical EngineeringTelecommunications EngineeringComputer Networking