Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

Richardson, TX, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 29 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
$50.0000 - $55.0000/hr
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Job Details

Skills

  • Transport Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • LD/ULH
  • SONET
  • DWDM
  • Visio
  • ICON
  • CCP
  • Nautilus

Summary

Client: Telecommunication Giant

Job Title: Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

Location: Remote Role in the USA, but will be Hybrid - 3 Day Onsite - Nearest ot the client location.

Duration: 06 Months (Extension/Conversion based on performance).

Pay Range: ($50-$55) hourly


Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

Role Overview:



  • Looking for Telecommunication background candidates only.

  • We are seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to plan, design, and scale long-distance optical transport networks.

  • This role focuses on capacity planning, network builds, and supporting high-performance telecom infrastructure.


Key Responsibilities:



  • Plan and forecast network capacity across LD/ULH transport networks

  • Initiate and manage Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for network builds

  • Design and engineer SONET/DWDM-based transport systems

  • Support network expansion, optimization, and performance improvements

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams (planning, operations, vendors)

  • Maintain network inventory systems and documentation

  • Analyze data, generate reports, and support strategic initiatives


Required Qualifications:



  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering with 5 10 years of relevant experience

  • Strong expertise in SONET, DWDM, and optical transport networks

  • Experience in network planning, capacity forecasting, and design

  • Proficiency in creating network diagrams (e.g., Visio)

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills


Preferred:



  • Experience with telecom/service provider environments

  • Familiarity with network inventory systems (e.g., ICON, CCP, Nautilus)



Benefits:



  • The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)


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  • Dice Id: 91127026
  • Position Id: 29482
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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