Transport Engineer (Optical) – 100% Remote Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Job Description
Company:
TEKsystems Title:
Transport Optical Engineer Location:
Northeast USA (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, MA, CT)
Remote:
100%
Duration:
On-Going Contract Contract Type:
W2
Hourly Pay Rate:
Based on Transport Engineering experience
Benefits:
Offered on
Contract Start Date:
July 2025 Required Qualifications Hands-on experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and Ciena platforms (e.g., 6500 series) Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field. 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, specifically in optical transport or ISP network deployment. Proficiency with DWDM, OTN, and ROADM technologies. Strong understanding of fiber optics, splicing, and remote testing tools (OTDR, OSA, etc.). Excellent communication skills and ability to guide field teams remotely. About the Role We are hiring a Transport Optical Engineer to support the design and deployment of optical transport systems for a well-known national Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is a fully remote position focused on assisting field technicians with headend and central office deployments across the Northeast U.S. Key Responsibilities Provide remote technical support to ISP field technicians during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Nokia 1830 and Ciena optical transport equipment. Design and document headend optical layouts, including DWDM, OTN, and ROADM configurations. Assist with remote equipment turn-up, fiber validation, and performance testing. Analyze link budgets, OSNR, and dispersion metrics to ensure optimal performance. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for hardware/software integration and upgrades. Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and deployment procedures. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting headend or central office environments. Familiarity with Layer 1-2 networking and transport protocols. Certifications such as FOA CFOT, MEF-CECP, Nokia ONC, or Ciena Certified Professional. Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible) a plus.
Industry:
Telecommunications / Fiber Optics / ISP Infrastructure
