Transport Optimization Engineer

RCM Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive Information Technology and Engineering solutions for customers in the Aerospace, Distribution, Engineering, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Technology, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Telecom, and Utilities markets and is seeking a Transport Optimization Engineer for a 9 month contract position in Concord, California.

 

Please submit all resumes in MS Word format to Kathy.Gwozdz@rcmt.com

 

Please reference "Transport Optimization Engineer" in the subject line of your email.

 

Job description:Optimization Engineer will perform complete market optimization reviews for the western region. Responsible for optimization project plans and assisting implementation engineer with follow through and completion of optimization plans. Will work closely with regional Transport Performance, Design and planning teams for optimization input. Will work with Planning and Design teams. Mentors team to achieve client's quarterly objectives, and endorses company values. Works independently with minimal supervision. Uses good judgment to determine the appropriate course of action related to transport design, cost, planning, optimization, and performance of the network. The planning of transport network facilities and MTSO equipment requires an in depth understanding of telecommunications networking. The use of discretion and judgment is required when choosing particular design options that could have serious financial, network reliability or network quality implications. Such options may include selection of DS3 hub designs, T1 transport service providers, and Method of Procedure development for introducing new transport facilities into the network. Independent judgment must also be exercised when analyzing performance data and making design changes, as needed to improve cost or quality. Such changes may include: optimizing DS3 hubs, changing T1 carriers, modifying equipment configurations.

 

Functional/Technical Skills: Knowledge of data communications, protocols and technologies such as: TDM, ATM, Frame Relay, SS-7, TCP/IP, X.25, SONET and VoIP. Ability to interpret topography, network design maps and CAD designs. Strong personal computer skills required including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, MapInfo, Visio and Granite provisioning software. Good working knowledge of databases required.Must have strong communication skills, prior vendor management experience. This position requires in-depth knowledge of the PSTN, LERG and telecommunications transport networks and their configurations. Advanced knowledge of circuit provisioning. Associates degrees in applied sciences preferred, minimum 5-6 years technical Telecom experience required.

 

Minimum Required Skills / Competencies:At least 1 year recent experience doing complete market review and Optimizations, in wireless environment. In depth knowledge of transport design and making optimization business cases.

 

Qualified candidate MUST have the following:Previous experience in Transport Optimization.Know how to Optimize an existing network, as well as prepare business cases to implement projects and ideas. Excellent experience with mapinfo, advanced skills in excel, experience in Lerg.