Engineer-Transport - II

Engineer Transport II

[Contract Length] 1 year

[Location] Rolling Meadows, IL

[Work Setup] Hybrid – Minimum 2 days in office per week

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Engineer Transport II to support fiber-based uplift projects by managing circuit disconnect orders and coordinating with third-party providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LIT and dark fiber circuit projects within the cellular industry and experience with circuit management databases like Canvas (CND).

This role involves close collaboration with engineers, vendors, and field teams to ensure accurate fiber network documentation and efficient transport network optimization. You will play a key role in supporting network transformation initiatives by maintaining accurate circuit records and managing transport solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Submit circuit disconnect orders and process disconnect responses from third-party providers.
• Audit Canvas (CND) and FUZE databases to maintain accurate circuit and equipment designations.
• Work closely with engineers on new technology upgrades and fiber network enhancements across Illinois and Wisconsin.
• Collaborate with transport engineers to optimize fronthaul, backhaul, and microwave networks.
• Manage work orders for new cell site builds and existing network expansions, including LTE and C-band carrier additions.
• Support transport documentation, ensuring accurate circuit tracking and vendor coordination.
• Partner with field engineering and network assurance teams to drive fiber connectivity activation.
• Work with telco vendors to execute disconnect orders, ensuring cost savings and service efficiency.
• Attend project update meetings and provide technical solutions to support interconnect implementation plans.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Experience in the cellular/telecom industry with LIT and dark fiber circuit projects.
• Familiarity with circuit management databases (Canvas CND, FUZE).
• Knowledge of LIT Ethernet, dark fiber, and transport networks.
• Experience with Ericsson baseband, Ciena 5164/Nokia IXRe, and Assentria Siteboss.
• Strong organizational skills to track disconnect orders, work orders, and vendor management.
• Ability to work in a hybrid setup, with at least two days per week in the Rolling Meadows, IL office.
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of transport design experience in telecom/cellular networks.
• Experience working with third-party vendors, ordering processes, and network portfolio maps.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  

Why Join Us?

As part of our transport engineering team, you will contribute to critical network transformation initiatives, helping to build a unified, next-generation fiber network. You’ll collaborate with top professionals in the industry while ensuring millions of customers stay connected.

📩 Apply now to be part of a team shaping the future of fiber connectivity!

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