GIS Network Planning Engineer - Broadband & Fiber

100% Remote

Must Have Telecommunications, Broadband, Fiber, or Cable Industry Experience

Must Have Strong Python, SQL, and GIS Experience

This is not a traditional GIS Analyst position. We are seeking candidates who have directly supported broadband, fiber, cable, or telecommunications network

planning initiatives and can leverage GIS, analytics, automation, and market intelligence to influence network expansion decisions.

Candidates with GIS experience outside of telecommunications environments will not be considered.

Overview

A leading telecommunications organization is seeking a GIS Network Planning Engineer to support strategic broadband and fiber expansion initiatives across its national footprint.

This role sits at the intersection of GIS engineering, network planning, geospatial analytics, software development, and market strategy. The individual will utilize Python, SQL, GIS technologies, broadband datasets, and competitive intelligence to help determine where future network investments should be made.

The ideal candidate understands how telecommunications networks are built and expanded and can transform large datasets into actionable insights that drive fiber deployment, subscriber growth, and market expansion decisions.

This is a highly visible role that partners closely with Network Planning, Engineering, Finance, and Executive Leadership teams.\

Key Responsibilities

Perform GIS and geospatial analysis to identify broadband and fiber expansion opportunities
Analyze network, subscriber, demographic, competitive, and market datasets to support planning initiatives
Develop Python-based automation and analytical models to improve planning and decision-making processes
Create SQL queries and data models to support large-scale broadband analytics
Build GIS workflows, spatial models, dashboards, and visualizations using enterprise GIS platforms
Evaluate greenfield, overbuild, and network growth opportunities
Develop ROI, cost-per-passing, and market viability models
Support fiber expansion planning and broadband growth strategies
Automate reporting, data collection, and decision-support processes
Present findings and strategic recommendations to leadership teams
Collaborate with Network Planning and Engineering organizations to support long-term investment decisions

Required Qualifications

3+ years of experience within the telecommunications, broadband, fiber, or cable industry
Strong Python experience for analytics, automation, and data processing
Strong SQL experience working with large datasets and complex queries
Advanced GIS experience utilizing ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS, or similar platforms
Experience supporting network planning, fiber expansion, market planning, or broadband strategy initiatives
Understanding of fiber and HFC network infrastructure
Experience performing geospatial and market analysis within a telecommunications environment
Ability to translate technical findings into business recommendations
Strong communication and presentation skills

Highly Desired Experience

ArcGIS Enterprise
PostGIS
FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC)
Census and demographic datasets
Fiber expansion planning
Broadband market planning
Competitive market analysis
Geospatial modeling
Subscriber growth forecasting
Overbuild strategy analysis
Network investment planning
Data automation and workflow development
Cloud-based analytics environments
BEAD Program experience
RDOF Program experience

Ideal Backgrounds

Successful candidates often come from:

Broadband Network Planning Teams
Fiber Expansion Planning Organizations
GIS Engineering Teams within Telecommunications Providers
Broadband Strategy and Market Planning Groups
Geospatial Analytics Teams supporting telecom operators
Network Investment and Growth Planning Organizations

Target companies may include Comcast, Spectrum, Altice/Optimum, Verizon, Frontier, Brightspeed, Lumen, Windstream, Consolidated Communications, Zayo, Crown Castle Fiber, and other broadband service providers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a telecommunications GIS professional who enjoys combining data, mapping, network planning, and business strategy to directly influence where future fiber and broadband networks are built.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/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, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

GIS Network Planning Engineer - Broadband & Fiber Market Expansion