TEKsystems · 12 hours ago
Transport Engineer-Nokia Equipment And NSP Experience-100% Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$50/hr - $70/hrTEKsystems is currently seeking a Senior Transport Engineer with strong Nokia experience for a 2-year contract opening that will be 100% Remote. The role involves designing and implementing packet-optical transport solutions, troubleshooting fiber impairments, and managing service orders and documentation related to fiber networks.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Design packet-optical transport solutions, including fiber route validation, power budgets, and OSNR margins
Perform fiber characterization (OTDR, chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), splice loss, return loss) to validate optical paths
Engineer long-haul and metro DWDM/ROADM links using Ciena 6500 & photonic line systems
Deploy, test, and accept fiber spans using advanced tools (OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers) before optical commissioning
Implement SONET/TDM to OTN/IP migrations with detailed fiber health checks
Characterize and troubleshoot fiber impairments (CD, PMD, reflections, non-linear effects) impacting DWDM/OTN performance
Deploy 400G/800G coherent optics, ensuring fiber links meet required OSNR/CD/PMD threshold
Create and update service orders, circuit designs, and inventory records
Document A-Z path details, fiber assignments, and cross-connects for new services
Ensure TDM, SONET, OTN, and DWDM circuit provisioning steps are accurately recorded in MetaSolv (or similar inventory systems like Mosaic, Cramer, Granite)
Store OTDR baseline traces, fiber route maps, and optical power measurements in the system for historical tracking
Maintain fiber characterization test reports (CD, PMD, ORL) for each route
Validate fiber health data against future troubleshooting requirements
Document Method of Procedure (MOP) and Rollback Plans for all implementations
Record as-built diagrams, rack elevations, patch panel details in inventory systems
Track maintenance window activities and post-change verification reports
Qualification
Required
Nokia Equipment and NSP experience required. (Nokia SAR and Nokia IXR)
Design packet-optical transport solutions, including fiber route validation, power budgets, and OSNR margins
Perform fiber characterization (OTDR, chromatic dispersion (CD), polarization mode dispersion (PMD), splice loss, return loss) to validate optical paths
Engineer long-haul and metro DWDM/ROADM links using Ciena 6500 & photonic line systems
Deploy, test, and accept fiber spans using advanced tools (OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers) before optical commissioning
Implement SONET/TDM to OTN/IP migrations with detailed fiber health checks
Characterize and troubleshoot fiber impairments (CD, PMD, reflections, non-linear effects) impacting DWDM/OTN performance
Deploy 400G/800G coherent optics, ensuring fiber links meet required OSNR/CD/PMD threshold
Create and update service orders, circuit designs, and inventory records
Document A-Z path details, fiber assignments, and cross-connects for new services
Ensure TDM, SONET, OTN, and DWDM circuit provisioning steps are accurately recorded in MetaSolv (or similar inventory systems like Mosaic, Cramer, Granite)
Store OTDR baseline traces, fiber route maps, and optical power measurements in the system for historical tracking
Maintain fiber characterization test reports (CD, PMD, ORL) for each route
Validate fiber health data against future troubleshooting requirements
Document Method of Procedure (MOP) and Rollback Plans for all implementations
Record as-built diagrams, rack elevations, patch panel details in inventory systems
Track maintenance window activities and post-change verification reports
Visio / AutoCAD – for producing rack elevations, fiber diagrams, and topology maps
MetaSolv Solution (MSS) – for circuit inventory, A-Z circuit design, and provisioning
Confluence / SharePoint – for team documentation and knowledge base
Network Performance Tools: MCP (Ciena) with exported performance & provisioning logs
Salesforce – for project workflows, tasks, and customer updates
This is an advanced level position and requires a high level of specific discipline expertise and the ability to make technical decisions independently on significant engineering problems and provide technical direction and resolutions to ensure service level commitments are maintained
Required to have knowledge of other Engineering disciplines and will be expected to perform highly complex and diverse duties under challenging deadlines and operating constraints
Must be capable of performing the role of project engineer for major complex projects and provide technical leadership, oversight and mentoring to junior engineers
Considered the subject matter expert and possess an advanced knowledge of how technologies integrate across multiple computing platforms
Expected to design, plan, analyze, and implement complex solutions that integrate projects and operational services across several of the company's business departments
Will review documentation from junior engineers and provide final design specifications to ensure seamless integration into the operational environment
Expert understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards
Excellent budget and time management skills to manage multiple complex projects on time and on budget
Ability to lead other engineers on large complex projects
Ability to serve as a technical expert in a particular discipline or disciplines within the company
Excellent time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget
Preferred
Nokia Optical Network Certification (ONC/OSC)
Ciena MCP and Optical certifications (OC-A/OC-P/OC-C)
MEF-CECP, NRS II, CCNP
FOA CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) – with CFOS/T (Testing & Troubleshooting)
EXFO or VIAVI Fiber Characterization Training
Benefits
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)
Company
TEKsystems
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