What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer-Transport IV position at Crossfire Consulting?
Location: Richardson, TX
Work Setup: Hybrid (In-office Tues–Thurs)
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer-Transport IV to lead logical network transport builds and support capacity planning across Telecommunication’s ULH and OTN Mesh networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role plays a critical part in transport planning, project execution, and strategic infrastructure deployment.
Engineer-Transport IV Responsibilities
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Work Setup: Hybrid (In-office Tues–Thurs)
We are seeking a highly skilled Engineer-Transport IV to lead logical network transport builds and support capacity planning across Telecommunication’s ULH and OTN Mesh networks. Based in Richardson, TX, this hybrid role plays a critical part in transport planning, project execution, and strategic infrastructure deployment.
Engineer-Transport IV Responsibilities
- Lead creation and execution of Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for domestic transport builds
- Engineer detailed network augments and infrastructure projects across SONET and DWDM systems
- Monitor and forecast capacity needs for LD/ULH transport networks and equipment
- Generate Bills of Materials, order equipment and cables, and manage equipment installations
- Maintain network inventory systems (ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) to reflect current builds and decommissions
- Perform diversification analysis and wavelength rearrangements to optimize network use
- Coordinate with real estate, engineering, operations, and project management to ensure all site readiness (space, power, fiber, diversity)
- Provide restoration support and collaborate with GTNOC during fiber outages
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Present data, reports, and insights to transport planning stakeholders
- Attend on-site meetings (approx. 15% local travel per month)
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 5–10 years’ experience in SONET and DWDM system design
- Advanced knowledge of logical transport networks and long-distance infrastructure
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office, Visio, and telecom inventory platforms
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-impact projects in fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with Telecommunication systems: ICON, CCP, BGW, MECCA, NAUTLUS, CANVAS, TCOMS, or nSAP
- Experience consolidating data from multiple platforms into centralized systems
We look forward to reviewing your application!
#tech
ind123