Engineer-Transport - IV

Location & Work Arrangement

Hybrid role based in Richardson, TX (base is preferred). Expected to work onsite 2 times per week.

Responsibilities

• Create and act on Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) to initiate US domestic network transport builds across ULH and OTN Mesh networks.
• Perform planning, forecasting, and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis.
• Support LD transport capacity requirements for internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with real‑estate/central office teams to ensure adequate power, space, and cooling for network growth.
• Perform wavelength rearrangements to reduce stranded network capacity.
• Support multi‑year transport capacity forecasts and network builds, determining capital funding requirements and preparing business cases.
• Provide ad‑hoc restoration for priority systems with GTNOC during fiber cable outages.
• Collaborate with lease contracts, capital planning, engineering, project management, and operations/RCAT to communicate build plans and obtain stakeholder buy‑in.
• Ensure work meets engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
• Develop detailed equipment engineering specifications, obtain approvals, issue purchase orders, create diagrams/drawings, and manage vendor delivery.
• Define cable requirements, create cable running lists, and order all cables.
• Develop Bills of Material and place orders for network equipment, racks, and hardware.
• Maintain the central Network Inventory Database (e.g., ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) for new builds, adds, and de‑commissions.
• Provide detailed diversity analysis for internal and external groups to support future customer orders, mesh network growth, and converged core data networks.
• Create diversification projects based on user‑group requirements.
• Identify and work with stakeholders to resolve issues and eliminate performance roadblocks.
• Perform data analysis, generate reports, and deliver presentations for transport‑planning stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership, self‑motivation, and team orientation; train and mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in regular team meetings and conference calls for assigned projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 5–10 years progressive technical experience designing SONET and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transport systems.
• Extensive logical (not physical) knowledge of SONET and long‑distance transport systems.
• Proficiency in creating complex system diagrams using Visio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn quickly, absorb nuances of the position, and teach others.
• Natural leadership ability and experience mentoring junior staff.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills; self‑starter who can meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and respond to customer needs.
• Experience consolidating information from multiple tools, systems, or platforms into a single database or repository.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with systems such as ICON, CCP, BGW, MECCA, NAUTLUS, CANVAS, TCOMS, or nSAP.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401(k) plan with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training program, certification preparation, and a library of technical and leadership courses (available after 6 months of tenure).
• Certification discounts for professional associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer‑service team for consultants and a certified career coach.

Schedule

Full‑time schedule with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and be on‑call as needed.