Optical Transport Engineer

Experis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

HSA

Health Flex Spending Account

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Travel Insurance

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Experis is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer in Denver, CO (preferred) or Mt. Laurel, NJ to support the backbone and metro optical networks. You will participate in feasibility studies, path design, and provisioning of wavelength services across multi-vendor environments.

The role demands strong problem-solving, collaboration with field operations, and a proactive attitude, with opportunities to grow technical skills in a dynamic, diverse team.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience engineering, provisioning, or supporting DWDM and optical transport networks in a carrier or large-scale service provider environment.
• Strong understanding of optical transport technologies, including DWDM, ROADM architectures, wavelength planning, optical amplification, OSNR, dispersion, and optical power budgets.
• Hands-on experience provisioning and troubleshooting services on optical transport equipment from major vendors, with the ability to work across multiple vendor platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across multiple network segments while isolating faults within complex multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers, operations teams, field personnel, and vendor support organizations throughout the service delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end feasibility studies and path design for backbone wavelength services, including route selection and reach validation.
• Engineer optical spectrum across the path, including fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment and spectrum utilization.
• Provision end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical network on Nokia and Ciena platforms.
• Validate wavelength services before handoff with optical power verification and performance testing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across multi-vendor networks with field operations and vendor support.

Skills

DWDM

ROADM

Wavelength planning

Optical amplification

OSNR

Dispersion management

Power budgets

Vendor provisioning

Tools

Nokia platforms

Ciena platforms

Job description

Our client, is seeking a dedicated Optical Transport Engineer to join their dynamic team. As an Optical Transport Engineer, you will be an integral part of the Network Operations Department supporting the backbone and metro optical networks. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a proactive attitude, which will align successfully within the organization.

Job Title:

Optical Transport Engineer

Location:

Denver, CO (preferred) or Mt. Laurel, NJ

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• Perform end-to-end feasibility studies and path design for backbone wavelength services, including route selection, regeneration requirements, optical amplification, and reach validation.
• Engineer optical spectrum across the complete path, including wavelength assignment, fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment, and spectrum utilization to maximize backbone efficiency while preserving future capacity.
• Provision end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical network, configuring and turning up services on Nokia and Ciena platforms.
• Perform comprehensive validation of wavelength services before customer handoff, including optical power verification, performance testing, and error analysis.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across multi-vendor optical networks, coordinating with field operations, network teams, and vendor support to resolve faults efficiently.

What's Needed?

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience engineering, provisioning, or supporting DWDM and optical transport networks in a carrier or large-scale service provider environment.
• Strong understanding of optical transport technologies, including DWDM, ROADM architectures, wavelength planning, optical amplification, OSNR, dispersion, and optical power budgets.
• Hands-on experience provisioning and troubleshooting services on optical transport equipment from major vendors, with the ability to work across multiple vendor platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across multiple network segments while isolating faults within complex multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent documentation skills and the ability to work collaboratively with customers, operations teams, field personnel, and vendor support organizations throughout the service delivery process.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical transport networks supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Engagement with a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Chance to develop and enhance your technical skills in a fast-growing industry.
• Potential for immediate start with ongoing professional growth opportunities.
• Work in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Weekly Pay