Circuit Design Engineer

TEKsystems

. Design telecommunications circuits and prepare complete and accurate Circuit Layout Records (CLRs) .

Posted 11/2/2026contractRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications circuit design and engineering, with a strong focus on circuit analysis, testing, and provisioning. Proficient in managing complex circuit orders and ensuring compliance with engineering standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Telecommunications Engineering PrinciplesCircuit Design and AnalysisNetwork Design MethodologiesIP Telephony KnowledgeMPLS Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Circuit Layout Records (CLR)Analog and Digital Circuit DesignMultiplexing TechnologiesDigital Cross-Connect Systems (DCS)Network Topology VisualizationCircuit Database ManagementEngineering Service Requests (ESR)Access Service Request (ASR)Facility AssignmentsTelecommunications Provisioning

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingComplex Problem-SolvingStrong Communication SkillsAnalytical AbilitiesDeductive Reasoning

Tools & Technologies

MetaSolvEngineering ToolsNetwork EquipmentTelecom Network Functionality PlatformsOperational Monitoring Systems

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsCircuit EngineeringFiber Optic SystemsMicrowave TransmissionCopper Transmission SystemsSatellite CommunicationRadio TransmissionEngineering StandardsProject ManagementOrder Management

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Partner with Project Managers and Coordinators to provide information from circuit and equipment databases
Validate network resources and engineering requirements to support project execution
Assist with delivery timelines and provisioning milestones
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
Collaborate with engineering teams to verify circuit database accuracy and integrity
Provide an additional quality-control checkpoint for engineering data
Coordinate multiple circuit orders from simple to highly complex implementations
Provide Access Service Request (ASR) requirements for DS1 through Ethernet services
Facilitate order processing between engineering and operational teams
Submit and track Engineering Service Requests (ESRs) through installation and readiness for service
Submit Purchase Orders (POs) for equipment supporting circuit designs
Work under general supervision and collaborate with Order Management, Network Design, Project Management, and Engineering Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 4 years of experience in telecommunications, circuit service delivery, facility assignments, circuit engineering/design, or related telecommunications engineering disciplines
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of telecommunications engineering principles and practices
Experience with analog and digital circuit design
Knowledge of network design methodologies and engineering tools
Knowledge of IP Telephony
Knowledge of MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)
Knowledge of fiber optic, microwave, radio, satellite, and copper transmission systems
Knowledge of multiplexing, compression, and echo cancellation technologies
Knowledge of Digital Cross-Connect Systems (DCS)
Knowledge of network topology and circuit visualization/design
Knowledge of telecommunications provisioning environments
Knowledge of circuit database management and engineering record systems
Strong critical thinking and complex problem-solving capability
Systems analysis and operational monitoring skills
Ability to visualize network and circuit layouts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong deductive reasoning and analytical abilities
Knowledge of telecom network functionality and transmission hardware/software platforms
Ability to design and/or approve equipment specifications within MetaSolv

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
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)