job summary:
Randstad is looking for a Engineer-Transport to join their team for a long term contract. Position sits in Richardson, Texas.
location: Richardson, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $55 - 65 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
After receiving market-level plans, customer capacity requirements and internal transport requirements the transport engineer is responsible for timely creation of individual Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) to initiate US domestic network transport builds across both ULH and OTN Mesh networks to support strategic LD site decommissioning efforts.
- Engineer and manage the removal of obsolete equipment from the ULH network.
- Applicant must have detailed knowledge of SONET and Long-Distance ULH transport systems.
- Applicant must have a good understanding of the transport network, to effectively Engineer and initiate network projects under the Zero-Fill program and Decom program.
- Applicant needs to have an understanding of dependencies such as space, power, fiber and diversity and how they will affect their planned projects.
- Responsible for identifying and working with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues and to eliminate performance roadblocks.
- Participate in regular team meeting and conference calls on the projects they are responsible for.
* Must have Nokia (formerly Infinera) LD transport equipment experience.
* Must have working experience with Nokia (formerly Infinera) DNA (Digital Network Administrator).
qualifications:
MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):
- Experience in the telecommunications industry.
- MUST HAVE - Working experience/knowledge with Nokia (formerly Infinera) DNA (Digital Network Administrator).
- MUST HAVE - Working experience/knowledge with Nokia (formerly Infinera) LD ULH transport equipment.
- Technical knowledge of long distance, ultra-long haul and OTN mesh networks
- Equipment Knowledge specific to Sonet/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh and WDM transport
- Vendor Specific Knowledge: Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu and varied long haul networks
- System Knowledge: BGW, CoFEE(Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue
- Experience managing complex processes and driving results
- Experience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Strong understanding of engineering specs and drawings
- Knowledge and experience with both equipment inventory and design
- Strong working knowledge of the legacy network operating systems
- Ability to assess, identify, and mitigate risks that could impact the business or project
- Enjoy analyzing problems with autonomy to select and implement right solutions
- Work well independently; but also team player able to ensure best outcomes
- Manage assignments & competing priorities, staying focused on important deadlines
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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