Senior Technical Consulting Eng
Bedminster, New Jersey
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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What you’ll bring:
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.
What you’ll do:
Network Monitoring & Incident Management
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
Reporting & Operational Visibility
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
Cable Operations & Lifecycle Management
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
Project & Meeting Participation
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
Industry & Regulatory Engagement
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
Cross-Team Coordination
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
What you’ll need:
Required Experience:
3+ years of related experience in area of professional responsibility
Certification is required in some areas.
Desired Experience:
Tier 1, 2 and 3 Networking experience
Subsea cable routing and mapping
Fault analysis (tracking, reporting of traffic impacts and restoration)
Desired Qualification:
Top Secret or Secret security clearance may be required
10% travel may be required
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Marine or Cabling Engineering preferred.
Supervisor: No
Environmental Requirements: This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
Our Senior Technical Consulting Eng jobs earn between $118,800.00 - $178,200.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Bedminster, New JerseySalary Range:
$118,800.00 - $178,200.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Job ID R-119750 Date posted 08/17/2026
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