Transport Engineer

The Transport Engineer Role is responsible for providing end to end technical oversight related to the generation of equipment configurations and IP assignments.

These projects focus on the expansion of the 4G, 5G and CBand networks.

The candidate will be responsible for creating various types for Samsung and Nokia equipment configuration files, generated through various vendor tools such as Nokia Service Portal.

This role will include, but not limited to, the following tasks:

This position will be responsible for network transport design in the Tristate Submarket, primarily focusing on network configurations and IP assignments associated with 5G and CBand network growth.

These responsibilities are essential to providing the Network Assurance teams with all requirements needed to stay on track with 5G and CBand cell integrations and activations.

The scope of this role will also include several CBand config/IP related tasks such as the creation of LS3/LS6 router configs, LS3/LS6 Conquest IP responsibilities, CBand bandwidth upgrade generated configs and the Granite work required for bandwidth upgrades.

Additionally, this role will include all Fuze SPM updates associated with these tasks to ensure full transport progress visibility across all teams.

Tasked with creating router configuration files for multiple transport solutions such as Dark Fiber, LIT-Eline and 3rd Party fiber circuits

Tasked with providing technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation for all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects including, but not limited to DWDM and SONET Optical transport systems deployed throughout the Network.

Tasked with contributing to an engineering database for documentation of all transport equipment and design paths.

The position regularly works with Network planning on strategic initiatives, to develop future technology solutions, and features and growth jobs on existing products that support our infrastructure.

The position regularly works with other group s forecasts to ensure equipment growth projects meet expectant demands in support of the company s objectives.

Bachelor's degree or three or more years of relevant work experience

Knowledge and experience with Granite/CND database

Familiarity with Samsung and Nokia Transport and RAN equipment

Technical degree; Bachelor s degree preferred

Experience in the cellular/telecommunications industry in a Transport engineering role.

In depth knowledge and advanced proficiency in CWDM/DWDM Optical Transport systems including: Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent

Familiarity with Dark Fiber vendors, their organizational processes and standards, as well as their network portfolio maps is preferred.

Proficient in office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.

Executive level troubleshooting, problem solving, project management, and interpersonal skills

Decision making skills (by 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 or area strategies)

Superior 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 meetings and discussions). Ability to learn new technology quickly and apply working knowledge of wireless engineering on new projects.

Self-motivated, show initiative, and be able to work independently.

Strong interpersonal and communications skills needed.

Highly productive and pay close attention to detail.

This role will be expected to work out of the office on Tues and Wed, with the other three days being remote.