Optical Transport Engineer

Telecom Engineer III - Optical Transport Engineer (Hybrid - Raleigh, NC)Optomi, in partnership with a leading energy and utilities organization, is seeking a Telecom Engineer III - Optical Transport Engineer to support large-scale carrier transport and telecom backhaul initiatives across the Carolinas region. This role is heavily focused on optical transport engineering, carrier network implementation, and telecom infrastructure delivery within a mission-critical utility environment. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with Ciena optical transport technologies, carrier transport design, and network deployment support, while thriving in a collaborative Agile environment.What the right candidate will enjoy:Hybrid flexibility with a collaborative onsite team environment in downtown Raleigh!Collaborating closely with Agile delivery teams and cross-functional engineering groups.Hands-on involvement with Ciena transport technologies and large-scale network implementations. What type of experience the right candidate has:5+ years of experience in telecom engineering, carrier transport engineering, or optical transport engineeringStrong hands-on experience with Ciena optical transport equipment, especially Ciena 39xx and 6500 platformsExperience supporting telecom backhaul and carrier transport network implementationsStrong understanding of optical ring design, fiber path analysis, and optical budgetsExperience with carrier network deployment, configuration, implementation, and supportKnowledge of microwave, cellular, and third-party carrier circuit technologiesExperience working with Cisco networking equipment and telecom infrastructure devicesFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, Kanban, Jira, and ServiceNow environmentsStrong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsAbility to operate independently and exercise strong technical judgment in complex environmentsWhat the responsibilities are of the right candidate:Design and support carrier transport and telecom backhaul network solutionReview fiber availability, optical budgets, and existing network connectivity requirementsDevelop high-level optical ring designs leveraging existing and new transport infrastructureCreate and maintain Ciena 39xx configurations and support Ciena 6500 eMOTR integrationsSupport implementation, cutovers, migrations, and turn-up activities for new transport ringsDevelop installation plans, methods of procedure, and construction documentation packagesCoordinate equipment, materials, rack space, and DC power requirements for deploymentsPartner with cross-functional engineering teams to support multi-discipline telecom environmentsSupport software upgrades, backup tasks, and operational readiness activitiesMaintain accurate engineering records, documentation, and project deliverablesContribute to continuous improvement initiatives and emerging telecom technology adoptionProvide remote support to field services teams during implementation and activation activities

Created: 2026-05-14