{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"747c3fc3b93715f15ba80db2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/747c3fc3b93715f15ba80db2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/747c3fc3b93715f15ba80db2","title":"Central Network Engineer","description":"Central Network Engineer $70,000 yearly (pay depending on experience)\r\nFull-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts\r\nEarn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts\r\nJob Responsibilities Will Include\r\nReview and analyze transportation lanes, freight flows, and routing paths to identify optimization opportunities\r\nModify lane structures, matrix paths, and routing strategies to improve utilization, cost, and service performance\r\nEvaluate headhaul/backhaul balance, capacity constraints, and schedule alignment across the network\r\nEnsure all proposed lane changes maintain service commitments and operational feasibility\r\nAnalyze impacts of reroutes and network changes across upstream and downstream lanes\r\nDevelop recommendations for consolidations, splits, or re-sequencing of lanes\r\nPartner with operations, linehaul, and planning teams to validate and implement network changes\r\nBuild and maintain network models, dashboards, and performance summaries\r\nDocument network logic, assumptions, and optimization decisions\r\nSupport peak planning, contingency routing, and continuous improvement initiatives\r\nRequirements/Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or related field (or equivalent experience)\r\n3+ years of experience in network optimization, transportation planning, or logistics analytics\r\nStrong analytical skills with experience working in large, complex datasets\r\nSolid understanding of transportation networks, lane design, and freight routing concepts\r\nExperience evaluating cost, service, and capacity tradeoffs\r\nAdvanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Python, or optimization tools preferred\r\nPrefered\r\nExperience in LTL, parcel, or hub-and-spoke transportation networks\r\nFamiliarity with freight matrix modeling and lane-level performance analysis\r\nExperience with optimization or simulation tools (e.g., OR tools, network modeling software)\r\nKnowledge of scheduling, linehaul planning, or dispatch operations\r\nSkills & Competencies\r\nData-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills\r\nAbility to see network-wide impacts rather than isolated lane changes\r\nClear communicator able to explain complex network logic to operational teams\r\nDetail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset\r\nComfortable balancing analytical rigor with real-world operational constraints\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions\r\nPaid Vacation & Holidays\r\nvacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC\r\nAbout Us\r\nR+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company's growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.\r\nR+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (\"R+L Carriers\")and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.R+L Carrierswill provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Cincinnati","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T00:47:18.308Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1081.01","title":"Logistics Engineers","slug":"logistics-engineers"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"13-1081.02","title":"Logistics Analysts","slug":"logistics-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"484122","title":"General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload","slug":"general-freight-trucking-long-distance-less-than-truckload"},{"code":"488510","title":"Freight Transportation Arrangement","slug":"freight-transportation-arrangement"},{"code":"488999","title":"All Other Support Activities for Transportation","slug":"all-other-support-activities-for-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Central Network Engineer","description":"Central Network Engineer $70,000 yearly (pay depending on experience)\r\nFull-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts\r\nEarn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts\r\nJob Responsibilities Will Include\r\nReview and analyze transportation lanes, freight flows, and routing paths to identify optimization opportunities\r\nModify lane structures, matrix paths, and routing strategies to improve utilization, cost, and service performance\r\nEvaluate headhaul/backhaul balance, capacity constraints, and schedule alignment across the network\r\nEnsure all proposed lane changes maintain service commitments and operational feasibility\r\nAnalyze impacts of reroutes and network changes across upstream and downstream lanes\r\nDevelop recommendations for consolidations, splits, or re-sequencing of lanes\r\nPartner with operations, linehaul, and planning teams to validate and implement network changes\r\nBuild and maintain network models, dashboards, and performance summaries\r\nDocument network logic, assumptions, and optimization decisions\r\nSupport peak planning, contingency routing, and continuous improvement initiatives\r\nRequirements/Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Supply Chain, Operations Research, or related field (or equivalent experience)\r\n3+ years of experience in network optimization, transportation planning, or logistics analytics\r\nStrong analytical skills with experience working in large, complex datasets\r\nSolid understanding of transportation networks, lane design, and freight routing concepts\r\nExperience evaluating cost, service, and capacity tradeoffs\r\nAdvanced Excel skills; experience with SQL, Python, or optimization tools preferred\r\nPrefered\r\nExperience in LTL, parcel, or hub-and-spoke transportation networks\r\nFamiliarity with freight matrix modeling and lane-level performance analysis\r\nExperience with optimization or simulation tools (e.g., OR tools, network modeling software)\r\nKnowledge of scheduling, linehaul planning, or dispatch operations\r\nSkills & Competencies\r\nData-driven decision maker with strong problem-solving skills\r\nAbility to see network-wide impacts rather than isolated lane changes\r\nClear communicator able to explain complex network logic to operational teams\r\nDetail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset\r\nComfortable balancing analytical rigor with real-world operational constraints\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions\r\nPaid Vacation & Holidays\r\nvacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC\r\nAbout Us\r\nR+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. 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