Transport Engineer III

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Telecommunications, IT & Emerging Technologies in Telecom and IT

We are currently hiring for the position of Engineer – Transport III (Long Distance)

Location:

Remote

Work Schedule:

Must be able to work any shift in a 24x7 rotational schedule

The Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer will support the Long Distance engineering organization, focusing on Ultra Long Haul (ULH) and OTN mesh networks. This role is closely aligned with Detail Engineering and requires candidates who can quickly take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.

• Engineer LD ULH transport builds and overbuilds
• Monitor and plan LD network utilization and expansion
• Respond to high‑failure system outages and escalations
• Support site decommissioning and equipment power‑down activities
• Free up space and power for network growth
• Maintain accurate equipment inventory and provisioning databases
• Perform database cleanup to ensure system integrity
• Coordinate with peers to ensure on‑time delivery
• Stay current with evolving transport technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5+ years of telecom engineering experience

• OTN mesh network design and implementation
• Fixed grid, flex grid, and next‑generation LD ULH transport deployments
• Monitoring, planning, implementation, testing, and turn‑up of LD networks
• Primary Platforms:
  Ciena 6500 / 5400
• Technologies: SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN Mesh, WDM
• Experience engineering and designing ULH transport systems
• Hands‑on knowledge of OTN mesh and WDM networks
• Ability to manage complex processes and deliver results independently
• Strong Windows and corporate database system experience
• Prior Long Distance (LD) experience (ULA strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of engineering specs and drawings
• Legacy network operating system experience
• Equipment inventory and network design knowledge
• Risk assessment and mitigation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
• 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put the work into 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 that 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.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check‑in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Telecommunications

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

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