Zayo Group · 7 hours ago
Critical Infrastructure Capacity Planning Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expZayo Group provides mission-critical bandwidth to impactful companies and is seeking a Critical Infrastructure Capacity Planning Engineer. This role is responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and optimizing capacity within critical infrastructure environments to ensure stability and operational readiness.
Telecommunications
Responsibilities
Conduct short- and long-term capacity forecasting for critical infrastructure, including power, cooling, transport, and core network systems
Identify capacity constraints, risks, and future growth requirements using data models and trend analysis
Develop scenario modeling to support strategic planning and capital investment decisions
Evaluate system utilization metrics, performance indicators, and environmental factors across multiple sites and platforms
Partner with engineering and operations to validate infrastructure capabilities and limitations
Recommend remediation or upgrade paths to support reliability and scalability
Work closely with Engineering, Architecture, Field Operations, Construction, and Program Management to align capacity planning with business and network initiatives
Provide clear communication to leadership regarding capacity risks, resource needs, and infrastructure impacts
Support cross-team planning efforts for new builds, expansions, and modernization projects
Create and maintain detailed capacity reports, dashboards, and inventory records
Track project timelines, capacity thresholds, and infrastructure changes
Ensure all documentation meets internal standards and compliance requirements
Identify opportunities to automate data collection, reporting, and forecasting processes
Contribute to the development of capacity planning tools, frameworks, and best practices
Stay informed on emerging technologies, infrastructure trends, and industry standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
Minimum of three (3) years in capacity planning, network engineering, infrastructure engineering, or similar role
Strong analytical and data modeling skills
Proficiency in Excel, data visualization tools, and reporting platforms
Ability to understand technical diagrams, power/cooling concepts, and network architecture basics
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly
Preferred
Experience in telecom, data centers, critical facilities, or large-scale network environments
Knowledge of fiber networks, transport systems, or core routing/switching infrastructure
Familiarity with DCIM tools, asset management systems, or capacity planning platforms
Project management experience or certification (PMP, CAPM, or similar)
Benefits
Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave
Company
Zayo Group
For over 15 years, Zayo has been the driving force behind the world's most dynamic and forward-thinking enterprises, helping them pave the way to what's next.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief of Staff to the CEO
Steve Smith
CEO
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