Remote circuit design engineer

TEKsystems is seeking a circuit design engineer for its Alaska-based client. This position will be 100% remote working typical Alaska business hours, Monday through Friday.

Position Overview

The Circuit Engineer II is responsible for the circuit engineering portion of major telecommunications projects and may serve as the primary engineer on projects of moderate complexity. This role applies engineering principles related to telecommunications networks, circuit design, facility assignments, equipment modeling, and provisioning.

The engineer will work closely with Order Management, Network Design, Project Management, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate circuit designs, resource allocation, equipment procurement, and on-time service delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Circuit Design & Engineering (25%)
  • Design telecommunications circuits and prepare complete and accurate Circuit Layout Records (CLRs)
  • Perform circuit analysis and testing using designated engineering tools and equipment
  • Own the design process from initial concept through completed implementation
  • Ensure engineering standards and design requirements are met throughout the lifecycle
• Project & Engineering Support (30%)
  • Partner with Project Managers and Coordinators to provide requested information from circuit and equipment databases
  • Support project execution by validating network resources and engineering requirements
  • Assist with delivery timelines and provisioning milestones
• Order Validation & Provisioning (15%)
  • Review customer and internal orders for validity
  • Verify availability of facilities and network equipment needed to fulfill circuit requirements
  • Support provisioning activities and facility assignments
• Database Integrity & Cross-Functional Engineering Review (15%)
  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to verify accuracy and integrity of circuit database records
  • Serve as an additional quality control checkpoint for engineering data utilized across the organization
• Order Coordination & Service Delivery (10%)
  • Coordinate multiple circuit orders ranging from simple to highly complex implementations
  • Provide Access Service Request (ASR) requirements supporting DS1 through Ethernet services
  • Facilitate seamless order processing between engineering and operational teams
• Equipment & Resource Management (5%)
  • Submit Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) for network facilities and equipment
  • Track ESRs through installation and readiness for service
  • Submit Purchase Orders (POs) for equipment required to support circuit designs

Technical Requirements

Candidates should possess demonstrated experience and working knowledge in:

• Telecommunications engineering principles and practices
• Analog and digital circuit design
• Network design methodologies and engineering tools
• IP Telephony
• MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
• Fiber optic transmission systems
• Microwave transmission systems
• Radio networks
• Satellite communications
• Copper transport facilities
• Multiplexing technologies
• Compression technologies
• Echo cancellation systems
• Digital Cross-Connect Systems (DCS)
• Network topology and circuit visualization/design
• Telecommunications provisioning environments
• Circuit database management and engineering record systems

Required Skills

• Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving capability
• Systems analysis and operational monitoring skills
• Ability to visualize network and circuit layouts
• Strong written communication and documentation skills
• Effective verbal communication across technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong deductive reasoning and analytical abilities
• Knowledge of telecom network functionality and transmission hardware/software platforms

Education & Experience

Required Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in:

• Telecommunications
• Circuit service delivery
• Facility assignments
• Circuit engineering/design
• Related telecommunications engineering disciplines

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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.