Engineer-Transport III - Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer

Engineer-Transport III Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer

Location: Richardson, TX (Hybrid 12 days/week on-site)

Work Setup: Hybrid

Schedule: Standard Day Shift (8 AM 5 PM, No weekends or on-call)

We are seeking an experienced Engineer-Transport III to support engineering and design efforts for Long Distance (LD) and Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role focuses on planning, implementation, and maintenance of next-gen transport systems, including OTN mesh and fixed/flex grid technologies.

Engineer-Transport III Responsibilities

• Engineer LD and ULH transport builds and expansions
• Define fiber solutions, equipment needs, and system design for long haul network upgrades
• Respond to outages and high-failure systems, supporting network restoration
• Manage equipment decommissioning and space/power recovery in network facilities
• Plan and maintain transport records across engineering and provisioning databases
• Monitor long-distance network utilization and perform capacity planning
• Support database integrity through cleanup and accurate recordkeeping
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of business-critical initiatives
• Stay up to date on evolving transport technologies and practices
  
  

Engineer-Transport III Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in telecom transport engineering
• Strong knowledge of SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh, and WDM technologies
• Familiarity with vendors such as Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, and other long haul platforms
• Proficiency in Telecommunication systems: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS
• Strong technical and process management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve escalations
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with equipment design specs, engineering drawings, and network operating systems
• Risk assessment and mitigation in network projects
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
  
  

Education/Certifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
  
  

This Engineer-Transport III role is perfect for a telecom professional looking to lead major transport initiatives and support the evolution of long-distance network infrastructure.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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