Overview
Full Time
Skills
Project Management
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Technical Support
Apache Flex
GRID
Optical Fiber
Systems Design
Management
Recovery
Provisioning
Capacity Management
Database
Collaboration
Sonet
SDH
Optical Transport Network
WDM
Ciena
Granite
Geographic Information System
Process Management
Specification Gathering
Operating Systems
Risk Assessment
Network
Telecommunications
Network Design
Job Details
Engineer-Transport III Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer
Location: Richardson, TX (Hybrid 12 days/week on-site)
Work Setup: Hybrid
Schedule: Standard Day Shift (8 AM 5 PM, No weekends or on-call)
We are seeking an experienced Engineer-Transport III to support engineering and design efforts for Long Distance (LD) and Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role focuses on planning, implementation, and maintenance of next-gen transport systems, including OTN mesh and fixed/flex grid technologies.
Engineer-Transport III Responsibilities
Engineer-Transport III Qualifications
Nice-to-Have Skills
Education/Certifications
This Engineer-Transport III role is perfect for a telecom professional looking to lead major transport initiatives and support the evolution of long-distance network infrastructure.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#LI-KD1
#tech
Location: Richardson, TX (Hybrid 12 days/week on-site)
Work Setup: Hybrid
Schedule: Standard Day Shift (8 AM 5 PM, No weekends or on-call)
We are seeking an experienced Engineer-Transport III to support engineering and design efforts for Long Distance (LD) and Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role focuses on planning, implementation, and maintenance of next-gen transport systems, including OTN mesh and fixed/flex grid technologies.
Engineer-Transport III Responsibilities
- Engineer LD and ULH transport builds and expansions
- Define fiber solutions, equipment needs, and system design for long haul network upgrades
- Respond to outages and high-failure systems, supporting network restoration
- Manage equipment decommissioning and space/power recovery in network facilities
- Plan and maintain transport records across engineering and provisioning databases
- Monitor long-distance network utilization and perform capacity planning
- Support database integrity through cleanup and accurate recordkeeping
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of business-critical initiatives
- Stay up to date on evolving transport technologies and practices
Engineer-Transport III Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in telecom transport engineering
- Strong knowledge of SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh, and WDM technologies
- Familiarity with vendors such as Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, and other long haul platforms
- Proficiency in Telecommunication systems: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS
- Strong technical and process management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve escalations
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with equipment design specs, engineering drawings, and network operating systems
- Risk assessment and mitigation in network projects
- Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
Education/Certifications
- Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
This Engineer-Transport III role is perfect for a telecom professional looking to lead major transport initiatives and support the evolution of long-distance network infrastructure.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#LI-KD1
#tech
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