Senior Network Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Network Design EngineerDepartment: Service Management Office > Network Operation CenterReports to: Director of EngineeringLocation: Remote, but located in the Spokane Valley, WA areaAbout NoaNet NoaNet is a non-profit mutual corporation providing telecom solutions and services and is headquartered in Spokane Valley, Washington. For over 20 years, NoaNet has operated a reliable public open-access broadband network that today totals over 3,800 fiber miles and touches every county in Washington State. Our organization provides rural areas access to broadband services, supporting more than 100 last-mile providers that serve more than 260,000 customers. NoaNet’s owner/members are nine public utility districts and a joint operating agency. Learn more about NoaNet at Why Work Here? Overtime opportunities Lease vehicle eligibility (where applicable) Cell phone stipend (where applicable) Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement for approved job-related degree programs Career OverviewNoaNet is seeking a qualified Senior Network Design Engineer responsible for the design, implementation, expansion, and lifecycle support of carrier-grade IP/MPLS, Ethernet, PON, LTE/wireless, and optical networks. This position serves as a senior technical authority for network architecture, customer solutions, complex implementations, and escalated operational issues. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Project Management, Sales, customers, and vendor partners from initial requirements through implementation and operational turnover.Responsibilities Design and engineer carrier-grade core, distribution, and access network solutions using IP/MPLS, Ethernet, optical transport, PON, LTE, wireless, and associated backhaul technologies. Develop high-level and low-level network designs, equipment selections, bills of material, implementation plans, migration plans, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs). Lead network capacity planning and system-requirement definition, and provide technical leadership for equipment and vendor evaluation and selection. Lead or support complex network implementations, upgrades, migrations, and service turn-ups from concept through operational acceptance. Design, deploy, configure, administer, and support PON systems and services, including provisioning through Nokia Altiplano, as well as LTE, wireless, and associated backhaul systems. Establish network design standards and provide senior-level review and approval of network designs, configurations, standards, and implementation plans developed by others. Serve as a senior engineering escalation point for complex multi-vendor network and service issues, including the highest-severity business-impacting outages that reach Engineering. Develop and maintain network standards, design documentation, diagrams, technical support documentation, and operational handoff materials. Partner with Project Management to identify technical dependencies, risks, resource needs, and implementation sequencing for assigned projects. Lead customer professional-services engagements, including requirements gathering, network assessments, architecture and detailed design, equipment and vendor evaluation, implementation and migration planning, deployment and turn-up support, testing, troubleshooting, and technical documentation. Partner with Sales and Account Management to provide technical sales support, define solution scope and equipment requirements, and present technical solutions to customers and prospective customers. Architect new services and potential fiber routes, and participate in the research, evaluation, and development of network technologies and equipment platforms. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineering and operations personnel as appropriate. Education, Training, Knowledge, Skills and QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Typically 8 or more years of progressively responsible experience designing, implementing, and supporting service-provider or large-scale enterprise networks. Advanced knowledge of IP/MPLS network architecture, design, and troubleshooting. Advanced understanding of IP routing, including BGP and interior gateway protocols such as OSPF. Strong understanding of MPLS services and concepts, including L2/L3 VPNs, VRFs, resiliency, and high-availability design. Advanced understanding of Ethernet switching and Carrier Ethernet concepts, including VLANs, QinQ, link aggregation, and Layer 2 service design. Experience designing and troubleshooting high-capacity WAN and backbone networks, including 10G, 100G, and higher-speed interfaces. Working knowledge of DWDM and optical transport concepts and components, including wavelengths, optical budgets, amplification, ROADMs, and coherent optics. Experien