Engineer-Transport - II

Job#: 2069772

Job Description:

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Position: Transport Engineer

Location: Irving, TX

Schedule: Hybrid

Contract: 30 Month Contract

Responsibilities:

• Perform Daily/Weekly/Monthly wireless traffic analyses across multiple wireless switches and hundreds of cell sites. Collect and analyze traffic data to project performance and growth requirements. Work with other groups to ensure the growth projects are meeting the expected demands of the business.
• Transport engineering, ordering, tracking, and implementation for 5G new build and mod projects in Central Texas Submarket. As a Transport Engineer, you will be part of a team that works with the latest technology to provide our customers access to our many network components including 5G systems.
• Work closely with transport providers, other Implementation teams, Field/Switch Operations, and Transport Planning to complete projects.
• Complete network design for new projects as needed.
• Complete documentation of transport circuits, paths, and equipment using CND (formerly Granite).
• Interface with operations and maintenance engineers across the organization to ensure we are meeting company-wide standards.
• Work with Network Planning on strategic initiatives to develop future technology solutions and features and growth jobs on existing products that support our network infrastructure.

Must-Have Skills (Most Important):

• Three (3) or more years of experience in the communications industry in a Transport Engineering role.
• Experience with lit and dark fiber vendors, their organizational processes and standards, as well as their network portfolio maps.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly and apply working knowledge of wireless engineering on new projects. Senior Engineer-level troubleshooting, problem solving, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be self-motivated, show initiative, and be able to work independently.
• Decision-making skills - making appropriate use of all available information and data; anticipating the future and preparing accordingly; recognizing the impact of decisions upon the rest of the organization; receiving broad guidance; being accountable for broad project results; and being responsible for the leadership of broad programs in support of organizational strategies.
• Organizational and planning skills - setting and communicating priorities; anticipating workload impact on resources of both self and team; delegating where appropriate; consistently following up on outstanding items; and providing focus in group meetings and individual discussions.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with CND or XNG/Granite circuit inventory database.
• Experience with Fuze project management tool.
• Financial management experience - budgets, purchase orders, receiving, business case creation and analysis.

Education/Certifications:

• Minimum Associates Degree or four (4) or more years of equivalent work experience.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.