Overview
Full Time
Skills
Capacity Management
Optical Transport Network
Project Implementation
Forecasting
Billing
Cabling
Network
Project Management
Collaboration
Optical Fiber
Team Building
Sonet
DWDM
Systems Design
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Visio
Inventory
Communication
Management
Telecommunications
Mentorship
Job Details
Engineer-Transport IV
Location: Richardson, TX
Work Setup: Hybrid (In-office TuesThurs)
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer-Transport IV to lead logical network transport builds and support capacity planning across Telecommunications ULH and OTN Mesh networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role plays a critical part in transport planning, project execution, and strategic infrastructure deployment.
Engineer-Transport IV Responsibilities
Engineer-Transport IV Qualifications
Nice-to-Have Skills
This Engineer-Transport IV position is ideal for a telecom leader ready to drive critical infrastructure expansion and mentor others within a high-performance team.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#LI-TW
#tech
Location: Richardson, TX
Work Setup: Hybrid (In-office TuesThurs)
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer-Transport IV to lead logical network transport builds and support capacity planning across Telecommunications ULH and OTN Mesh networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role plays a critical part in transport planning, project execution, and strategic infrastructure deployment.
Engineer-Transport IV Responsibilities
- Lead creation and execution of Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for domestic transport builds
- Engineer detailed network augments and infrastructure projects across SONET and DWDM systems
- Monitor and forecast capacity needs for LD/ULH transport networks and equipment
- Generate Bills of Materials, order equipment and cables, and manage equipment installations
- Maintain network inventory systems (ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) to reflect current builds and decommissions
- Perform diversification analysis and wavelength rearrangements to optimize network use
- Coordinate with real estate, engineering, operations, and project management to ensure all site readiness (space, power, fiber, diversity)
- Provide restoration support and collaborate with GTNOC during fiber outages
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Present data, reports, and insights to transport planning stakeholders
- Attend on-site meetings (approx. 15% local travel per month)
Engineer-Transport IV Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering with 510 years experience in SONET and DWDM system design
- Advanced knowledge of logical transport networks and long-distance infrastructure
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Visio, and telecom inventory platforms
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in fast-paced environments
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with Telecommunication systems: ICON, CCP, BGW, MECCA, NAUTLUS, CANVAS, TCOMS, or nSAP
- Experience consolidating data from multiple platforms into centralized systems
This Engineer-Transport IV position is ideal for a telecom leader ready to drive critical infrastructure expansion and mentor others within a high-performance team.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#LI-TW
#tech
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