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Transport Engineer - IV

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eTeam Inc

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$152,880 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 3 weeks ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/15/2026

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Job Description

Transport Engineer
  • IV eTeam Inc Richardson, TX Job Details Contract $72
  • $75 an hour 23 hours ago Qualifications DWDM Project engineering Fiber optic network System design Optics Analysis skills Capacity planning SONET Full Job Description TN01
Job Title:
Engineer•
Transport IV Location:
Richardson, TX 75081 Hybrid (Tue-Thu onsite preferred)
Duration:
12-18+ months
Role Overview:
The Engineer
  • Transport IV will support large-scale Long Distance (LD) / Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport network transformation and decommissioning programs across US domestic networks.
This role is responsible for designing, building, migrating, and decommissioning optical transport infrastructure as part of a strategic Site Decommissioning (DCOM) and Zero-Fill Program, focused on cost optimization and network modernization. The engineer will create Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs), manage transport builds, and execute circuit grooming and migration activities across OTN Mesh, WDM, SONET/SDH-based transport systems.
Project Overview Program:
Site Decommissioning (DCOM) /
Zero-Fill Initiative Objective:
  • Exit legacy leased XO network sites
  • Reduce operational and lease costs
  • Build new ULH transport at strategic go-to locations
  • Migrate traffic and decommission unused circuits and infrastructure Key Responsibilities
  • Create and manage Capacity Creation Requests (CCR) for transport builds
  • Engineer LD/ULH transport network solutions
  • Identify existing transport circuits and infrastructure at sites
  • Plan and execute: Circuit grooming (cut plans), Traffic migration, Network re-routing
  • Decommission unused circuits and legacy equipment
  • Perform physical shutdown and equipment removal after zero traffic validation
  • Work with vendors (especially Nokia) for transport planning and execution
  • Coordinate with grooming teams, field teams, and third-party vendors
  • Identify dependencies (space, power, fiber, diversity impacts)
  • Resolve engineering blockers and network performance issues
  • Participate in project meetings and technical reviews
  • Support multi-site, multi-year transport transformation programs Must-Have Skills (Critical Requirements) Core Technical Requirements
  • Strong experience in Telecommunications Transport Networks
  • Hands-on expertise in: o Long Distance (LD) / Ultra Long Haul (ULH) networks o OTN Mesh / DWDM / WDM systems o
SONET / SDH
transport systems
  • Deep experience with: o Nokia DNA (Digital Network Administrator)
  • NON-NEGOTIABLE
    o Nokia / Infinera LD transport platforms (DTN-X / DTNX)
  • Experience in circuit grooming, traffic migration, and transport engineering Vendor & Platform Experience
  • Nokia (mandatory)
  • Infinera (mandatory)
  • Ciena (preferred)
  • Fujitsu (preferred)
Network & System Tools:
Nokia DNA (mandatory), Nautilus, CCP, BGW, CND, ICON / CoFEE / Venue (legacy systems) Domain Expertise
  • Optical transport engineering
  • Network decommissioning (DCOM / Zero-Fill programs)
  • Capacity planning and transport build initiation
  • Working knowledge of: 100G / 10G / sub-rate circuits, Pass-through traffic grooming (not termination circuits) Desired Skills
  • Strong understanding of engineering specs and network design drawings
  • Experience with inventory management and network design systems
  • Knowledge of legacy network operating systems
  • Ability to assess risks (fiber, power, space, diversity constraints)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments
  • Strong prioritization and deadline management skills
  • Experience in large-scale network transformation programs Key Work Streams
  • LD/ULH transport deployment across US networks
  • Circuit identification and grooming planning
  • Traffic migration and optimization
  • Equipment shutdown and decommissioning
  • Transport build at strategic "go-to" sites
  • Multi-vendor coordination (Nokia, Ciena, Infinera)
Critical Focus Areas:
  • Nokia DNA expertise is non-negotiable
  • Strong hands-on LD/ULH transport experience required
  • Candidate must understand real-world transport migration and decommissioning workflows
  • Heavy focus on execution (not just design)
Pay:
$72.00
  • $75.
00 per hour
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Richardson, TX 75081