Transport Engineer-Nokia Equipment And NSP Experience-100% Remote

TEKsystems is currently seeking a Senior Transport Engineer with strong Nokia experience for a 2-year contract opening that will be 100% Remote.
*Nokia Equipment and NSP experience required. (Nokia SAR and Nokia IXR)
Description
Core Duties for Delivery Transport Engineer
1- Design, Plan & Engineer
- Design packet-optical transport solutions, including fiber route validation, power budgets, and OSNR margins.
- Perform fiber characterization (OTDR, chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), splice loss, return loss) to validate optical paths.
- Engineer long-haul and metro DWDM/ROADM links using Ciena 6500 & photonic line systems.

2- Implementation, Turn Up & Migration
- Deploy, test, and accept fiber spans using advanced tools (OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers) before optical commissioning.
- Implement SONET/TDM to OTN/IP migrations with detailed fiber health checks.
- Characterize and troubleshoot fiber impairments (CD, PMD, reflections, non-linear effects) impacting DWDM/OTN performance.
- Deploy 400G/800G coherent optics, ensuring fiber links meet required OSNR/CD/PMD threshold

3- Documentation and workflow
- Service Order Management (MetaSolv or equivalent):
- Create and update service orders, circuit designs, and inventory records.
- Document A-Z path details, fiber assignments, and cross-connects for new services.
- Ensure TDM, SONET, OTN, and DWDM circuit provisioning steps are accurately recorded in MetaSolv (or similar inventory systems like Mosaic, Cramer, Granite).

- Fiber Documentation & Characterization Records
** Store OTDR baseline traces, fiber route maps, and optical power measurements in the system for historical tracking.
** Maintain fiber characterization test reports (CD, PMD, ORL) for each route.
** Validate fiber health data against future troubleshooting requirements.

- Document Method of Procedure (MOP) and Rollback Plans for all implementations.
- Record as-built diagrams, rack elevations, patch panel details in inventory systems.
- Track maintenance window activities and post-change verification reports.

4- Documentation Tools
- Visio / AutoCAD - for producing rack elevations, fiber diagrams, and topology maps
- MetaSolv Solution (MSS) - for circuit inventory, A-Z circuit design, and provisioning
- Confluence / SharePoint - for team documentation and knowledge base
- Network Performance Tools: MCP (Ciena) with exported performance & provisioning logs.
- Salesforce - for project workflows, tasks, and customer updates

5- Preferred Certifications
- Nokia Optical Network Certification (ONC/OSC)
- Ciena MCP and Optical certifications (OC-A/OC-P/OC-C)
- MEF-CECP, NRS II, CCNP
- FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) - with CFOS/T (Testing & Troubleshooting)
- EXFO or VIAVI Fiber Characterization Training
Skills
Nokia, MPLS, Bgp, Network engineering
Top Skills Details
Nokia, MPLS ,Bgp, Network engineering
Additional Skills & Qualifications
This is an advanced level position and requires a high level of specific discipline expertise and the ability to make technical decisions independently on significant engineering problems and provide technical direction and resolutions to ensure service level commitments are maintained. Required to have knowledge of other Engineering disciplines and will be expected to perform highly complex and diverse duties under challenging deadlines and operating constraints. Must be capable of performing the role of project engineer for major complex projects and provide technical leadership, oversight and mentoring to junior engineers. Considered the subject matter expert and possess an advanced knowledge of how technologies integrate across multiple computing platforms. Expected to design, plan, analyze, and implement complex solutions that integrate projects and operational services across several of the company's business departments. Will review documentation from junior engineers and provide final design specifications to ensure seamless integration into the operational environment. Expert understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards. Excellent budget and time management skills to manage multiple complex projects on time and on budget. Ability to lead other engineers on large complex projects. Ability to serve as a technical expert in a particular discipline or disciplines within the company. Excellent time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.