Transport Engineer (Optical) - 100% Remote

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a fully remote Transport Optical Engineer to support the design and deployment of optical transport systems. The role focuses on assisting field technicians while ensuring optimal performance in network settings. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience with fiber optics and telecommunications technologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, specifically in optical transport or ISP network deployment.
• Experience supporting headend or central office environments preferred.
• Certifications such as FOA CFOT, MEF-CECP, Nokia ONC, or Ciena Certified Professional are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote technical support to ISP field technicians during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Design and document headend optical layouts, including DWDM, OTN, and ROADM configurations.
• Analyze link budgets, OSNR, and dispersion metrics to ensure optimal performance.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and Ciena platforms

Proficiency with DWDM, OTN, and ROADM technologies

Strong understanding of fiber optics, splicing, and remote testing tools

Excellent communication skills

Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible)

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering or related field

Job description

Company: TEKsystems
Title: Transport Optical Engineer
Location: Northeast USA (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, MA, CT)
Remote: 100%
Duration: On-Going Contract
Contract Type: W2
Hourly Pay Rate: Based on Transport Engineering experience
Benefits: Offered on Contract
Start Date: July 2025
*Required Qualifications*

* *Hands-on experience with Nokia 1830 PSS and Ciena platforms (e.g., 6500 series)*
* Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
* 3+ years of experience in telecommunications, specifically in optical transport or ISP network deployment.
* Proficiency with DWDM, OTN, and ROADM technologies.
* Strong understanding of fiber optics, splicing, and remote testing tools (OTDR, OSA, etc.).
* Excellent communication skills and ability to guide field teams remotely.

*About the Role*
We are hiring a Transport Optical Engineer to support the design and deployment of optical transport systems for a well-known national Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is a fully remote position focused on assisting field technicians with headend and central office deployments across the Northeast U.S.
*Key Responsibilities*

* Provide remote technical support to ISP field technicians during installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of Nokia 1830 and Ciena optical transport equipment.
* Design and document headend optical layouts, including DWDM, OTN, and ROADM configurations.
* Assist with remote equipment turn-up, fiber validation, and performance testing.
* Analyze link budgets, OSNR, and dispersion metrics to ensure optimal performance.
* Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for hardware/software integration and upgrades.
* Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations and deployment procedures.
*Preferred Qualifications*

* Experience supporting headend or central office environments.
* Familiarity with Layer 1-2 networking and transport protocols.
* Certifications such as FOA CFOT, MEF-CECP, Nokia ONC, or Ciena Certified Professional.
* Basic scripting or automation skills (Python, Ansible) a plus.
Industry: Telecommunications / Fiber Optics / ISP Infrastructure
*Pay and Benefits*
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
* Medical, dental & vision
* Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
* 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
* Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
* Short and long-term disability
* Health Spending Account (HSA)
* Transportation benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
*Workplace Type*
This is a fully remote position.
*Application Deadline*
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.
h4>About TEKsystems:


We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.


About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.