Engineer-Transport - III

Job#: 3016250

Job Description:

Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer

1-2 days per week in office required

Location Richardson, TX

MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):

Experience in the telecommunications industry

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 or Granite (XNG), CoFEE(Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS

Job requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul transport

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

Experience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems

JOB DUTIES:

The Transport Engineer will be responsible for monitoring, planning, implementation, test and turn up of Long Distance (LD) Ultra Long Haul (UHL) transport network.

The engineer will work to define, plan, and engineer LD ULH transport system overbuilds to include fiber acquisition, fiber testing, equipment acquisition, equipment install, system test and turn up. This will include the deployment of fixed grid, flex grid as well as next generation LD ULH transport..

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineer LD ULH transport builds.

Respond to high failure rate systems outages

Free up space and power in support of network growth

Clear housekeeping order-wire from MDE gear. (Prerequisite to initiating a decommission project and power down of equipment)

Identify directional system/solution for new order-wire/housekeeping.

Monitor and plan LD network utilization and expansion.

Engineer and support site decommissioning work.

Maintain equipment inventory records and LD transport in engineering and provisioning database(s)

Job requirements and responsibilities are specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul network transport equipment.

Database cleanup to ensure integrity of the system and network

Work w/ peers to ensure on time performance and delivery to support needs of business and customer

Handle escalations and troubleshoot, as needed

Familiarity with field concepts, practices, and procedures

Stay current on technological evolutions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in related technical field or relevant experience

Five or more years of telecom work experience

LOGISTICS:

Shift: Standard Day Shift 8a-5p. No weekend work required. No on-call work required.

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 uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

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.