Central Network Engineer

R+L Carriers • Wilmington, OH

3h • Onsite

About The Position

R+L Carriers is seeking a Network Optimization Engineer to analyze, design, and continuously improve our transportation lane network. This role is responsible for reviewing freight flows, lane performance, capacity utilization, and service commitments, then modifying lane structures and routing strategies to improve cost efficiency, service reliability, and network balance. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with operational knowledge and can translate data insights into practical network changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in network optimization, transportation planning, or logistics analytics
• Strong analytical skills with experience working in large, complex datasets
• Solid understanding of transportation networks, lane design, and freight routing concepts
• Experience evaluating cost, service, and capacity tradeoffs
• Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in LTL, parcel, or hub-and-spoke transportation networks
• Familiarity with freight matrix modeling and lane-level performance analysis
• Experience with optimization or simulation tools (e.g., OR tools, network modeling software)
• Knowledge of scheduling, linehaul planning, or dispatch operations
• Experience with SQL, Python, or optimization tools

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze transportation lanes, freight flows, and routing paths to identify optimization opportunities
• Modify lane structures, matrix paths, and routing strategies to improve utilization, cost, and service performance
• Evaluate headhaul/backhaul balance, capacity constraints, and schedule alignment across the network
• Ensure all proposed lane changes maintain service commitments and operational feasibility
• Analyze impacts of reroutes and network changes across upstream and downstream lanes
• Develop recommendations for consolidations, splits, or re-sequencing of lanes
• Partner with operations, linehaul, and planning teams to validate and implement network changes
• Build and maintain network models, dashboards, and performance summaries
• Document network logic, assumptions, and optimization decisions
• Support peak planning, contingency routing, and continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level