Engineer

LOCAL TO RICHARDSON OR CLOSE TO IT. W2 CANDIDATES ONLY. H1B WILL BE REJECTED.Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer 1-2 days per week in office required MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):Experience in the telecommunications industryTechnical knowledge of long distance, ultra-long haul and OTN mesh networksEquipment Knowledge specific to Sonet/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh and WDM transportVendor Specific Knowledge: Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu and varied long haul networksSystem Knowledge: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE(Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS Job requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul transportExperience managing complex processes and driving resultsExperience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems DESIRED SKILLS:Good understanding of engineering specs and drawingsKnowledge and experience with both equipment inventory and designGood working knowledge of the legacy network operating systemsAbility to assess, identify, and mitigate risks that could impact the business or project Enjoy analyzing problems with autonomy to select and implement right solutionsWork well independently; but also team player able to ensure best outcomesManage assignments & competing priorities, staying focused on important deadlinesExperience 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.. RESPONSIBILITIESEngineer LD ULH transport builds.Respond to high failure rate systems outagesFree up space and power in support of network growthClear 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 customerHandle escalations and troubleshoot, as needed • Familiarity with field concepts, practices, and proceduresStay current on technological evolutions. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in related technical field or relevant experienceFive or more years of telecom work experience LOGISTICS:Shift: Standard Day Shift 8a-5p.No weekend work required.No on-call work required.Business Unit

Created: 2025-01-26