Engineer-Transport - II

Apex Systems; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking an Engineer-Transport - II to design, engineer and deploy optical transport solutions for our Metro Access network in Irving, TX. The role collaborates with planning, provisioning, and operations to deliver projects on time and within BOMs.

Hybrid work with in-office cadence, and experience with photonics, ROADM, and Cisco/6500 gear is required. You will develop install specifications, create BOMs, and maintain technical documentation, while coordinating with vendors

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant telecom engineering experience.
• Experience with photonic/optical transport equipment and WAN networks.
• Ability to create and interpret technical installation documents and diagrams.
• Familiarity with Outside Plant and Inside Plant facilities.
• Experience installing telecom equipment and using CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with planning, provisioning, standards, and sales teams on network solutions.
• Develop BOMs and place orders for transport equipment and cabling.
• Create install specifications and diagrams for Metro transport gear.
• Manage project milestones, issues, and corrective actions to meet schedules.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Photonic/ROADM Tech

Networking hardware

Documentation skills

CAD software

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

FIM

CND

NTLS

Canvas

CCP

SRM SAP

Job description

## Job Description# Engineer-Transport - IIApply**Job#: 3058199****Job Description:****Location:** Irving, TX - Hybrid: Up to 1-2 days per week in office bi-weekly (Tuesday and/or Wednesday). Days are subject to change and could include up to 5 days in office per week.**Description:**The Client Transport Engineering organization provides detailed network solutions leveraging Client's state of the art global transport network consisting of Ultra-Long Haul (ULH), SONET, OTN Mesh, and Metro Access. In this role, you will be designing, engineering, and deploying optical transport solutions to augment the Metro Access component of this global network using iEN Unified Transport equipment.You will be part of a fast paced environment focused on both immediate delivery to Client customers and the long term evolution of the Client network.**Responsibilities:**Collaborating with Client planning, provisioning, standards, and sales teams as well as equipment vendors on network and customer solutions.• Partnering with field operations and other implementation organizations to obtain information such as space, power, and fiber availability required to complete project engineering.• Creating install specifications (ISPECS) and applicable diagrams and drawings required for installation, turn-up, inventory, and configuration of Metro transport equipment deployed into the Client network.• Developing project Bill of Material (BOM) and placing orders for network equipment, rack, and hardware requirements.• Defining cable requirements, creating cable running lists, and ordering all cables.• Ensuring all engineering documentation is accurate and up to date.• Ensuring work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.• Responsible for managing deployment of projects to achieve targeted and measured business goals and key objectives.• Identify, monitor, report and escalate project-related issues to achieve timely resolution.• Develop and implement corrective action plans to mitigate impact to project schedules and overall business objectives.• Utilize project tracking tools and systems to accurately document milestones completions, project issues, corrective action plans, project jeopardies and overall project completions.• Maintain excellent communication with Project Sponsor, Functional Team Members and Direct Management to ensure early identification of issues and timely reporting of status.**DESIRED SKILLS:**• Three or more years of relevant work experience.• Direct working knowledge of Photonic, Switch and Satellites, including Ciena 6500T, 6500S, PTS, Switch Bypass, Cisco 2K, Cisco 4K, Cisco 1K, and/or ROADM technology.• Experience performing detailed engineering and creating technical documentation.• Strong knowledge of both Outside Plant and Inside Plant facilities and characteristics.• Experience installing telecommunications equipment.• Experience using CAD based software tools.• Knowledge or familiarity with the following systems: FIM, CND, NTLS, Canvas, CCP, SRM/nSAP.• Demonstrated ability to multitask, partner across organizations, and proactively address issues in a fast paced, high volume environment.• Skilled in the Google Workplace suite of tools (Sheets & Docs)• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.• Demonstrated excellent time management skills.• Proven ability to be highly motivated, customer focused with organizational and leadership skills to push projects to completion.• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team as well as individually.**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:**Associate's degree or two or more years of work experience. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Irving, TX, US**Job Type:** Engineering and Technicians**Date Posted:** November 3, 2026**Pay Range:** $38 - $38 per hour