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Transport Engineer

Richardson, TX · On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

... engineer is responsible for timely creation and action on individual Capacity Creation Requests ... Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure ...

Engineer-Transport - IV

Irving, TX · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure ... Perform detailed equipment engineering for network augments. This includes developing all of the ...

Engineer-Transport - IV

Irving, TX · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

The Engineer must have a good understanding of the transport network, to effectively initiate and Engineer network projects. * Deliver the transport planning team's key strategic business initiatives ...

Transport Network Engineer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Transport Network Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Frederick, MD . An active Secret clearance is required.

Transport Network Engineer

Frederick, MD · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

M9 Solutions is seeking a Transport Network Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Frederick, MD . An active Secret clearance is required.

Network Engineer Location : Englewood, CO Schedule : Hybrid (4 days onsite) Rate : $55/hour W2 We are seeking a Senior Optical Transport Engineer with deep hands‑on expertise in Ciena and Nokia ...

$60 - $80/hr

Network Engineer Location : Englewood, CO Schedule : Hybrid (4 days onsite) Rate : $55/hour W2 We are seeking a Senior Optical Transport Engineer with deep hands‑on expertise in Ciena and Nokia ...

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How much do network transport engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for network transport engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a network transport engineer do?

A Network Transport Engineer designs, implements, and maintains the infrastructure that enables data transmission across networks. They work with fiber optics, wireless communications, and routing technologies to ensure reliable connectivity. Their role includes troubleshooting network issues, optimizing performance, and upgrading equipment to meet evolving demands. They collaborate with other IT professionals to support enterprise and service provider networks.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a network transport engineer?

As a Network Transport Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-capacity transport networks using fiber optic and other transport technologies. Your day may include network planning, capacity analysis, troubleshooting outages, performing equipment upgrades, and coordinating with internal teams or vendors. You will frequently use specialized tools and software to monitor network health and resolve performance issues. Collaboration with operations, field technicians, and project managers is also common to ensure project timelines and service reliability. This role is well-suited to those who enjoy both hands-on technical work and strategic problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the network transport engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Network Transport Engineer, you need a deep understanding of telecommunications networks, fiber optics, network architecture, and related engineering principles, often backed by a degree in electrical engineering or a similar field. Expertise with network hardware, protocol analyzers, transport technologies (such as DWDM, SONET/SDH), and certifications like Cisco or Juniper are commonly expected. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills help drive successful projects and effective cross-team collaboration. These skills and qualifications ensure reliable network performance, efficient problem-solving, and successful delivery of large-scale network solutions.

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Infographic showing various Network Transport Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,040 per year, or $52.4 per hour.

Transport Engineer

Collabera

Richardson, TX • On-site

$70K - $93K/yr

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Job Description
Job Description

Client: Telecom

Duration: 6 months contract


Job Posting Details
Richardson, TX base is preferred.
After receiving market-level plans, customer capacity requirements and internal transport requirements the transport engineer is responsible for timely creation and action on individual Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs) to initiate US domestic network transport builds across both ULH and OTN Mesh networks.
Applicant must have extensive logical (not physical) knowledge of SONET and Long-Distance transport systems
The Engineer must have a good understanding of the transport network, to effectively initiate and Engineer network projects.
Deliver the transport planning team’s key strategic business initiatives, including deployment of new network technology and the adoption of new inventory and provisioning systems.
Perform planning, forecasting and capacity monitoring of LD/ULH Transport network infrastructure and equipment on a regular basis.
Support LD transport capacity requirements required to support Verizon’s full suite of products and customers, both internal and external.
Coordinate with real estate/central office equipment to ensure adequate power, space and cooling are available to support network growth and expansion.
Perform wavelength rearrangements, as needed to reduce stranded network capacity.
Support multi-year transport capacity forecasts and network builds in order to determine capital funding requirements, along with relevant business cases and justifications.
Coordinate with GTNOC and provide ad-hoc restoration for priority systems in the event of fiber cable outages.
Coordinate with lease contracts organization, capital planning, engineering, project management, operations/RCAT to communicate network build plans and obtain stakeholder buy-in.
Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
Perform detailed equipment engineering for network augments. This includes developing all of the specifications required for installation forces to properly install, turn-up, inventory, and configure the equipment, obtaining appropriate management approvals, issuing purchase orders, creating applicable diagrams/ drawings, and ensuring vendor delivery.
Define cable requirements, create cable running lists, and order all cables.
Develop Bill of Material and place orders and place orders for network equipment, rack, and hardware requirements.
Manage, input, and update central Network Inventory Database (i.e. ICON, Nautilus, CoFEE, CCP) to reflect new builds, adds, and decommissions.
Develop collaborative working relationships across the Verizon stakeholders and subject matter experts to enable successful iEN LD/ULH Transport implementation.
Responsible for providing detailed diversity analysis for internal and external groups in support of future customer orders, mesh network growth, and converged core data networks
Create diversification projects based on user group requirements.
Applicant needs to have an understanding of dependencies such as space, power, fiber and diversity and how they will affect their planned projects
Responsible for identifying and working with the appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues and eliminate performance roadblocks
Perform and provide data analysis, reports, and presentations for transport planning stakeholders.
Demonstrate leadership, self-motivation and team orientation
Train and mentor junior engineers.
Flexibility with full-time schedule, including evenings, weekends, and being on-call.
Participate in regular team meeting and conference calls on the projects they are responsible for
What we’re looking for:
You'll need to have:
Bachelor of Science Engineering degree and 5-10 years progressive technical experience designing SONET and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) transport systems and drawing complex system diagrams using Visio.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications as well as competent computer skills.
The ability to learn the nuances of the position, absorb and eventually teach others that join the team
A natural ability to lead others when called upon
Strong organizational and time-management skills, self-starter, professionally driven, ability to meet deadlines, and comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Job Skill:
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Demonstrates excellent verbal, written, analytical and communication skills
Candidate must demonstrate an ability to work with others, be flexible as priorities change, and be sensitive to deadlines and customer needs. Experience collecting and consolidating information from multiple tools, systems or platforms into a single database or data repository.

Preferred Qualification:
Familiarity with Verizon systems - ICON, CCP, BGW, MECCA, NAUTLUS, CANVAS, TCOMS or nSAP is a plus.


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Collabera is a Global Digital Solutions Company providing Software Engineering Solutions for the world's most tech-forward organizations in the areas of Engineering, Cloud and Data/AI. With its roots serving the engineering needs of the world's most recognized businesses in Technology, Financial Services, Telecom and Healthcare, Collabera today operates across 60 locations in 11 countries, serves 30% of the Fortune 500, and has exceeded the industry growth rate by 3-4x for several years.

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