job summary: Description: JOB TITLE: Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer 1-2 days per week in office required MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important): Experience in the telecommunications industryTechnical knowledge of long distance, ultra-long haul and OTN mesh networksEquipment Knowledge specific to Sonet/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh and WDM transportVendor Specific Knowledge: Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu and varied long haul networksSystem Knowledge: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE(Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, VenueJob requirements specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul transportExperience managing complex processes and driving resultsExperience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems DESIRED SKILLS: Good understanding of engineering specs and drawingsKnowledge and experience with both equipment inventory and designGood working knowledge of the legacy network operating systemsAbility to assess, identify, and mitigate risks that could impact the business or projectEnjoy analyzing problems with autonomy to select and implement right solutionsWork well independently; but also team player able to ensure best outcomesManage assignments & competing priorities, staying focused on important deadlinesExperience with windows-based programs and corporate database systems JOB DUTIES: The Transport Engineer will be responsible for management of MDE (Manufacture Discontinued Equipment) migrations, disconnects and decommissions in support of the Long Distance Zero Fill and Low Fill Device Power Down Initiative.The engineer will work to define, plan, and engineer disconnects of transport systems without traffic, drive offload grooms of transport systems with low traffic, and coordinate steps to power down and retire in place network elements of obsolete network equipment to optimize the network utilization and reduce the high failure rate of system outages. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in related technical field or relevant experienceFive or more years of telecom work experience LOGISTICS: Shift: Standard Day Shift 8a-5p.No weekend work required.No on-call work required.Business Unit location: Richardson, Texas job type: Contract salary: $41.32 - 51.32 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: RESPONSIBILITIES: Engineer the removal of obsolete equipment from the networkRespond to high failure rate systems outagesFree up space and power in support of network growthClear housekeeping order-wire from MDE gear. (Prerequisite to initiating a decommission project and power down of equipment)Identify directional system/solution for new order-wire/housekeeping.Prioritize Zero Fill power downs to support Site DecommissionsCoordinate groom offloads from MDE transport onto TPTA/Sonet Mesh network for Low Fill device power downsMaintain equipment inventory records and LD transport in engineering and provisioning database(s)Job requirements and responsibilities are specific to engineering and design of ultra-long haul network transport equipment defined under the Zero-Fill program and not associated to any normal day to day activities.Database cleanup to ensure integrity of the system and networkWork w/ peers to ensure on time performance and delivery to support needs of business and customerHandle escalations and troubleshoot, as neededFamiliarity with field concepts, practices, and proceduresStay current on technological evolutions. qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: Bachelors skills: Telecom Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.