Crossfire Consulting · 18 hours ago
Engineer-Transport III – Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expCrossfire Consulting is seeking an experienced Engineer-Transport III to support engineering and design efforts for Long Distance (LD) and Ultra Long Haul (ULH) transport networks. This hybrid role focuses on planning, implementation, and maintenance of next-gen transport systems, including OTN mesh and fixed/flex grid technologies.
ConsultingInformation TechnologySoftwareStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Engineer LD and ULH transport builds and expansions
Define fiber solutions, equipment needs, and system design for long haul network upgrades
Respond to outages and high-failure systems, supporting network restoration
Manage equipment decommissioning and space/power recovery in network facilities
Plan and maintain transport records across engineering and provisioning databases
Monitor long-distance network utilization and perform capacity planning
Support database integrity through cleanup and accurate recordkeeping
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of business-critical initiatives
Stay up to date on evolving transport technologies and practices
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in telecom transport engineering
Strong knowledge of SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN mesh, and WDM technologies
Familiarity with vendors such as Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu, and other long haul platforms
Proficiency in Telecommunication systems: BGW or Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS
Strong technical and process management skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve escalations
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant experience
Preferred
Experience with equipment design specs, engineering drawings, and network operating systems
Risk assessment and mitigation in network projects
Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
Company
Crossfire Consulting
Crossfire Consulting is an IT company that provides IT staffing and software development services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase