Transport Engineer-ISP, TMD Migration, Ciena, Nokia And Metasolv

TEKsystems is currently seeking a Transport Engineer for a 100% Remote 1-year contract opening. Position likely to extend to a 2-year contract with permanent conversion thereafter.

*TDM Migration, DWDM, Ciena, Nokia and Metasolv experience highly desired.

Description

Core Duties for Delivery Transport Engineer

1- Design, Plan & Engineer

- 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.

2- Implementation, Turn Up & Migration

- 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

3- Documentation and workflow

- Service Order Management (MetaSolv or equivalent):

- 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).

- Fiber Documentation & Characterization Records

** 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.

4- Documentation Tools

- 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

5- Preferred Certifications

- 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

Skills

Transport, Nokia, Engineering, Design, Sonet, Telecommunication

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ciena OTU and Nokia IXR and SAR experience for Transport.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.