Senior Technical Consulting Eng

AT&T•Bedminster, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it. As a Senior Technical Consulting Engineer, you will lead advisory services to the sales force, customers, and potential clients, resolving complex technical, scientific, or engineering issues to drive the successful sales, installation, and utilization of organizational products and services. An experienced professional with advanced, interdisciplinary knowledge, resolving difficult and complex issues using broad professional concepts. Guides others, applying advanced principles and company practices. Leads moderate sized projects (or parts of larger projects) with strategic value. Operates autonomously with frequent senior leadership interaction. Utilize subject matter expertise in specific disciplines and AT&T Network Technologies.

Requirements

3+ years of related experience in area of professional responsibility
Certification is required in some areas.

Nice To Haves

Tier 1, 2 and 3 Networking experience
Subsea cable routing and mapping
Fault analysis (tracking, reporting of traffic impacts and restoration)
Top Secret or Secret security clearance may be required
10% travel may be required
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Marine or Cabling Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

Track, analyze, and report undersea cable faults and outages, including traffic impacts and restoration status
Collaborate with NOCs and providers to diagnose issues (e.g., trunk failures, segment faults, routing changes)
Interpret technical data from optical, Layer 2/3, and transport networks
Support troubleshooting of real-time incidents impacting global connectivity
Produce and distribute daily and weekly submarine cable status reports
Document outages include: Root cause, Impact (traffic, customers), Duration and restoration actions
Track performance metrics such as outage duration, repair timelines, and service impacts
Support cable system maintenance, repairs, and upgrades (wet plant and station)
Participate in planning and execution of: Cable retirement projects, Equipment removals and replacements, Station upgrades and reconfigurations
Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on repair strategies and field work
Attend and participate in operational and planning meetings such as: Track action items and update project documentation
Provide technical input on infrastructure and risk decisions
Participate in industry groups (e.g., NASCA/ICPC discussions and inputs) related to submarine cable policy and resilience
Review and contribute to regulatory topics such as: FCC rulemaking, Cable system fees and compliance requirements
Support organizational responses and data submissions
Work closely with: Network Operations Centers (NOCs), Engineering teams, External vendors and cable consortia
Coordinate communication during outages and restoration efforts
Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to peers

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone