Long Distance Transport Engineer III; ULH​/OTN​/WDM

Long Distance Transport Engineer III (ULH / OTN / WDM) Next Gen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company Base Pay Range

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We are seeking a Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer III to support Ultra-Long Haul (ULH), OTN Mesh, and WDM transport networks. This role is responsible for engineering, planning, implementation, testing, and turn‑up of long‑distance transport systems, ensuring network reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid role based in Richardson, TX, requiring onsite presence 1–2 days per week.

• Engineer and support LD / ULH transport network builds
• Plan, implement, test, and turn up long-distance transport systems
• Monitor and plan LD network utilization and capacity expansion
• Respond to high-failure rate system outages and escalations
• Support equipment decommissioning
  , space and power optimization
• Maintain and clean up engineering and provisioning databases
• Manage equipment inventory records and transport documentation
• Identify and implement solutions for order‑wire and housekeeping systems
• Coordinate with peers to ensure on‑time delivery supporting business needs
• Troubleshoot issues and stay current on evolving transport technologies

• Telecom industry experience with Long Distance / Ultra-Long Haul networks
• Strong technical knowledge of SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN Mesh, and WDM transport
• Vendor experience with Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu
  , and long-haul platforms
• Working knowledge of Verizon systems:
• BGW / Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3
  
  GIS/FIMS
• Experience engineering and designing ULH transport systems
• Ability to manage complex processes and drive results
• Proficiency with Windows‑based tools and corporate database systems

• Strong understanding of engineering specifications and drawings
• Experience with equipment inventory and network design
• Knowledge of legacy network operating systems
• Strong analytical and risk‑assessment skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams
• Strong time management and prioritization skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of telecom experience

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long‑Term growth potential
• 401k
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game‑changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes.

We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type:
  
  Contract
• Job Function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Staffing and Recruiting