Optical Transport Engineer

Experis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Travel Insurance

401(k) with matching

Weekly pay

Job summary

Experis in Denver, CO is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer to join the Network Operations Department, supporting backbone and metro optical networks. You will design, validate, and troubleshoot end-to-end wavelength services across multi-vendor platforms.

The role requires 3–5 years in DWDM/optical transport, strong problem-solving and collaboration with customers, operations teams, and vendor support to deliver reliable service.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across multiple network segments in multi-vendor environments.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to collaborate with customers, operations, field personnel, and vendor support.

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 complete path, fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment, and spectrum utilization.
• Provision end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical network, configuring and turning up services on Nokia and Ciena platforms.
• Validate wavelength services before customer handoff, including power verification, performance testing, and error analysis.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across multi-vendor optical networks, coordinating with field operations and vendor support.

Skills

DWDM

ROADM

Wavelength planning

OSNR

Dispersion management

Vendor provisioning

Tools

Nokia equipment

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
• Dental Plan
• 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
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions. Experis® is a global leader in technology services and part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands. We connect skilled technology professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can grow their careers, expand their expertise and make a real impact. Guided by the belief that it takes Human Ingenuity to unlock the true potential of technology, Experis helps people gain experience with leading organizations, build sought-after skills and take the next step toward a brighter future. Backed by ManpowerGroup's 75+ years of workforce expertise and global reach across more than 70 countries and territories, Experis brings the scale, insight and opportunity to help people and businesses thrive. ManpowerGroup is consistently recognized for its commitment to inclusion, ethics and responsible business, including being named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies. Learn more at Experis.com.