Lead Planning Engineer Capacity Planning-Denver, CO or Dallas, TX

 Lead Planning Engineer Capacity Planning 

About Forged Fiber  

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. 

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. 

The Role  

Lead Planning Engineer, Capacity Planning is a trusted technical authority and strategic advisor to leadership—defining capacity management standards, establishing best practice frameworks, and influencing planning policy that guides network investment and long term capacity growth expanding the Forged Fiber 37 network as we build the nation’s best open access fiber network platform—reliable, future proof infrastructure that empowers communities and unlocks next generation internet experiences.  This role is designed for someone who want to shape how our high growth fiber network port and bandwidth capacity is governed and scaled.   

Work Location- Hybrid-Denver, CO or Dallas, TX

The Main Responsibilities  

In this role, you will: 

• Act as the organization’s leading authority for capacity planning, setting company‑wide standards, principles, and governance models that guide how the network is designed, scaled, and funded 

• Own and evolve capacity management policy and best‑practice frameworks, ensuring alignment across planning, engineering, implementation, and leadership teams 

• Define and champion long‑term capacity strategy across PON and transport networks, balancing growth forecasts, performance data, operational risk, and capital efficiency 

• Establish architectural standards and decision guardrails for capacity expansion, enabling consistent, repeatable, and scalable network growth 

• Translate complex data sets—performance metrics, utilization trends, and demand signals—into clear strategic guidance that informs executive‑level investment and prioritization decisions 

• Drive alignment across teams by defining planning handoff expectations, documentation standards, and governance processes that improve execution speed and quality at scale 

• Lead resolution of high‑impact, cross‑platform capacity challenges, focusing on systemic solutions rather than short‑term fixes 

• Influence leadership decision‑making as a trusted advisor, providing clear technical recommendations and trade‑off analyses for long‑term network strategy 

• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other planners, raising the planning maturity, consistency, and decision quality of the organization RSRFF37

Required Competencies & Qualifications: 

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant experience 

• 5+ years experience of PON network equipment design  

• 5+ years experience of capacity management with emphasis on driving innovation solutions and leading the continuous process improvement 

• Requires use of systems, including but not limited to ESRI, 3GIS, Netbox 

• Knowledge of Outside Plant and Fiber Optic Cable design principles 

• Knowledge of open access network design principles 

• Knowledge of Power BI and Power Apps 

• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or equivalent program 

• Work independently with little or no oversight, be able to self-manage their workload and deliver all projects to meet deadlines 

• Strong documentation writing and analytical skills 

• Must be highly adept at collaborating with others, at all levels in the organization 

• Experience with Metro/Ethernet network a plus 

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What We Look For in a Candidate 

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results. 

Compensation 

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

 Location Based Pay Ranges:  

$100,000 annually -$160,000 annually  

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.  

What to Expect Next 

Background Screening 

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. 

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.