Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

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Client: Telecommunication Giant

Job Title: Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

Location: Remote Role in the USA, but will be Hybrid - 3 Day Onsite - Nearest ot the client location.

Duration: 06 Months (Extension/Conversion based on performance).

Pay Range: ($50-$55) hourly

Transport Network Engineer (SONET/DWDM)

Role Overview:

• Looking for Telecommunication background candidates only.
• We are seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to plan, design, and scale long-distance optical transport networks.
• This role focuses on capacity planning, network builds, and supporting high-performance telecom infrastructure.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and forecast network capacity across LD/ULH transport networks
• Initiate and manage Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for network builds
• Design and engineer SONET/DWDM-based transport systems
• Support network expansion, optimization, and performance improvements
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (planning, operations, vendors)
• Maintain network inventory systems and documentation
• Analyze data, generate reports, and support strategic initiatives
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Engineering with 5 10 years of relevant experience
• Strong expertise in SONET, DWDM, and optical transport networks
• Experience in network planning, capacity forecasting, and design
• Proficiency in creating network diagrams (e.g., Visio)
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with telecom/service provider environments
• Familiarity with network inventory systems (e.g., ICON, CCP, Nautilus)
  
  

Benefits:

• The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - AS Applicable)