Engineer-Transport - IV

Apex Systems; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase program (ESPP)

Health savings account (HSA)

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a transport engineer in Irving, TX to create CCRs for US domestic network transport builds on ULH and OTN Mesh networks. You will rely on deep expertise in SONET and DWDM, and you will drive planning, forecasting, and capacity management for LD/ULH networks.

Collaboration with GTNOC and real estate teams is essential to success. The role requires strong diagramming skills (Visio), coordination across engineering and operations, and a willingness to work a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• 5–10 years progressive experience in designing SONET and DWDM transport systems.
• Ability to draw complex system diagrams using Visio and to coordinate with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and action Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) for US domestic network transport builds.
• Plan, forecast and monitor LD/ULH transport network capacity and equipment.
• Coordinate with real estate and central office to ensure space, power and cooling for growth.
• Perform wavelength rearrangements to reduce stranded capacity and support multi-year forecasts.
• Lead and mentor engineers, train teams, and participate in regular project meetings.

Skills

SONET/DWDM transport design

Network capacity planning

Verizon coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Visio

ICON/Nautilus/CoFEE/CCP databases

Job description

Location: Irving, TX
Description: 2x per week onsite

Job Posting Details After receiving market-level plans, customer capacity requirements and internal transport requirements the transport engineer is responsible for timely creation and action on individual Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) to initiate US domestic network transport builds across both ULH and OTN Mesh networks. Applicant must have extensive logical (not physical) knowledge of SONET and Long-Distance transport systems. The Engineer must have a good understanding of the transport network, to effectively initiate and Engineer network projects. Deliver the transport planning team’s key strategic business initiatives, including deployment of new network technology and the adoption of new inventory and provisioning systems. Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis. Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support Verizon’s full suite of products and customers, both internal and external. Coordinate with real estate/central office equipment to ensure adequate power, space and cooling are available to support network growth and expansion. Perform wavelength rearrangements, as needed to reduce stranded network capacity. Support multi-year transport capacity forecasts and network builds in order to determine capital funding requirements, along with relevant business cases and justifications. Coordinate with GTNOC and provide ad-hoc restoration for priority systems in the event of fiber cable outages. Coordinate with lease contracts organization, capital planning, engineering, project management, operations/RCAT to communicate network build plans and obtain stakeholder buy-in. Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards. Perform detailed equipment engineering for network augments. This includes developing all of the specifications required for installation forces to properly install, turn-up, inventory, and configure the equipment, obtaining appropriate management approvals, issuing purchase orders, creating applicable diagrams/ drawings, and ensuring vendor delivery. Define cable requirements, create cable running lists, and order all cables. Develop Bill of Material and place orders and place orders for network equipment, rack, and hardware requirements. Manage, input, and update central Network Inventory Database (i.e. ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) to reflect new builds, adds, and decommissions. Develop collaborative working relationships across the Verizon stakeholders and subject matter experts to enable successful iEN LD/ULH Transport implementation. Responsible for providing detailed diversity analysis for internal and external groups in support of future customer orders, mesh network growth, and converged core data networks. Create diversification projects based on user group requirements. Applicant needs to have an understanding of dependencies such as space, power, fiber and diversity and how they will affect their planned projects. Responsible for identifying and working with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues and eliminate performance roadblocks. Perform and provide data analysis, reports, and presentations for transport planning stakeholders. Demonstrate leadership, self-motivation and team orientation. Train and mentor junior engineers. Flexibility with full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and being on-call. Participate in regular team meeting and conference calls on the projects they are responsible for.

• After receiving market-level plans, customer capacity requirements and internal transport requirements the transport engineer is responsible for timely creation and action on individual Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) to initiate US domestic network transport builds across both ULH and OTN Mesh networks.
• Applicant must have extensive logical (not physical) knowledge of SONET and Long-Distance transport systems.
• The Engineer must have a good understanding of the transport network, to effectively initiate and Engineer network projects.
• Deliver the transport planning team’s key strategic business initiatives, including deployment of new network technology and the adoption of new inventory and provisioning systems.
• Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis.
• Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support Verizon’s full suite of products and customers, both internal and external.
• Coordinate with real estate/central office equipment to ensure adequate power, space and cooling are available to support network growth and expansion.
• Perform wavelength rearrangements, as needed to reduce stranded network capacity.
• Support multi-year transport capacity forecasts and network builds in order to determine capital funding requirements, along with relevant business cases and justifications.
• Coordinate with GTNOC and provide ad-hoc restoration for priority systems in the event of fiber cable outages.
• Coordinate with lease contracts organization, capital planning, engineering, project management, operations/RCAT to communicate network build plans and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
• Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
• Perform detailed equipment engineering for network augments. This includes developing all of the specifications required for installation forces to properly install, turn-up, inventory, and configure the equipment, obtaining appropriate management approvals, issuing purchase orders, creating applicable diagrams/ drawings, and ensuring vendor delivery.
• Define cable requirements, create cable running lists, and order all cables.
• Develop Bill of Material and place orders and place orders for network equipment, rack, and hardware requirements.
• Manage, input, and update central Network Inventory Database (i.e. ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) to reflect new builds, adds, and decommissions.
• Develop collaborative working relationships across the Verizon stakeholders and subject matter experts to enable successful iEN LD/ULH Transport implementation.
• Responsible for providing detailed diversity analysis for internal and external groups in support of future customer orders, mesh network growth, and converged core data networks.
• Create diversification projects based on user group requirements.
• Applicant needs to have an understanding of dependencies such as space, power, fiber and diversity and how they will affect their planned projects.
• Responsible for identifying and working with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues and eliminate performance roadblocks.
• Perform and provide data analysis, reports, and presentations for transport planning stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership, self-motivation and team orientation.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.
• Flexibility with full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and being on-call.
• Participate in regular team meeting and conference calls on the projects they are responsible for.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree and 5-10 years progressive technical experience designing SONET and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transport systems and drawing complex system diagrams using Visio.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications as well as competent computer skills.
• The ability to learn the nuances of the position, absorb and eventually teach others that join the team.
• A natural ability to lead others when called upon.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, self-starter, professionally driven, ability to meet deadlines, and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic settings.

Job Skill:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, analytical and communication skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with others, be flexible as priorities change, and be sensitive to deadlines and customer needs.
• Experience collecting and consolidating information from multiple tools, systems or platforms into a single database or data repository.

Preferred Qualification:

• Familiarity with Telecom systems like - ICON, CCP, BGW, MECCA, NAUTLUS, CANVAS, TCOMS or nSAP is a plus.

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.

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