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NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

Long Distance Transport Engineer III (ULH / OTN / WDM)

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080

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Long Distance Transport Engineer III (ULH / OTN / WDM) NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company Base Pay Range $110,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

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We are seeking a Long Distance (LD) Transport Engineer III to support Ultra-Long Haul (ULH), OTN Mesh, and WDM transport networks. This role is responsible for engineering, planning, implementation, testing, and turn‑up of long‑distance transport systems, ensuring network reliability, scalability, and operational excellence.

This is a hybrid role based in Richardson, TX, requiring onsite presence 1–2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Engineer and support

LD / ULH transport network builds

Plan, implement, test, and turn up long-distance transport systems

Monitor and plan

LD network utilization and capacity expansion

Respond to high-failure rate system outages and escalations

Support

equipment decommissioning , space and power optimization

Maintain and clean up

engineering and provisioning databases

Manage equipment inventory records and transport documentation

Identify and implement solutions for order‑wire and housekeeping systems

Coordinate with peers to ensure on‑time delivery supporting business needs

Troubleshoot issues and stay current on evolving transport technologies

Required Skills & Experience (Must Have)

Telecom industry experience with

Long Distance / Ultra-Long Haul networks

Strong technical knowledge of

SONET/SDH, ULH, OTN Mesh, and WDM transport

Vendor experience with

Ciena, Infinera, Fujitsu , and long-haul platforms

Working knowledge of Verizon systems:

BGW / Granite (XNG), CoFEE (Canvas), Nautilus, ICON, CCP, Venue, 3GIS/FIMS

Experience engineering and designing

ULH transport systems

Ability to manage complex processes and drive results

Proficiency with

Windows‑based tools and corporate database systems

Desired Skills

Strong understanding of

engineering specifications and drawings

Experience with

equipment inventory and network design

Knowledge of legacy network operating systems

Strong analytical and risk‑assessment skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with teams

Strong time management and prioritization skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

or equivalent experience

5+ years

of telecom experience

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Long‑Term growth potential

401k

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with a game‑changing client and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

We are Connectors.

We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work 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 which 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.

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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!

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Job Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Contract

Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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