Client: Telecom

Job Title: Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer –

Duration: 12+ Months Assignment with possible extension

Location: Richardson TX (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

As a Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineering you will be responsible for network equipment inventory and design of long distance, ultra-long haul and OTN mesh network transport. Engineering of projects for the domestic US in the provisioning database(s) will include installations, decommissions, system rolls and manual updates to address data integrity issues encountered as the result of an outage, NOC move or redline in the field to insure the field and provisioning databases are in sync.

• Maintain equipment inventory records and LD transport in provisioning database(s)
• Create and activate end-to-end services at the optical layer—OTN/SONET/ SDH via OneControl GUI
• Job requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul and OTN mesh network transport
• Database cleanup to ensure integrity of the system and network
• Work w/ peers to ensure OTP 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.

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 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, One Control
• Job requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul and OTN mesh network 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
• 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

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.