Outside Plant Engineer

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward – and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

You will contribute to the general management of engineering and construction activities pertaining to the development of multiple, simultaneous network infrastructure projects. These projects will include oDAS Implementation, C-RAN Implementation, Hub Modification, Dark Fiber Conversion, and temporary cellular sites. Demonstrating the appropriate ownership, decision making and creativity, you will resolve complex problems and find solutions every day keeping our business running efficiently.

• Managing all engineering activities of the assigned turf area for projects associated with expanding and maintaining the OSP network infrastructure.
• Designing upgrades, repairs, and enhancements to the Outside Plant telephony network which includes all structures (such as poles and conduit systems), cable (copper and fiber) and associated equipment for aerial, underground, buried, and customer premise equipment for multi-tenant buildings.
• Leading large-scale projects, driving productivity through use of vendor resources to meet deliverables.
• Engaging appropriate internal and external organizations and individuals with professional written/verbal communications to accomplish required tasks.
• Coordinating project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities and consultants.
• Proposing solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Recognizing vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and makes intelligent decisions to ensure reliability–within financial constraints.
• Preparing detailed cost analysis, project specifications, requisitions, and business justifications.
• Processing reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative duties.
• Receiving general instruction, otherwise performs independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives and approaches to critical/complex assignments.
• Communicating project status and progress to team members and customers.
• Multi-tasking to effectively manage a wide range of simultaneous activities often interrupted by other demands.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

What we’re looking for...

You value diverse perspectives and seek out different points of view when trying to solve a complex problem. Obstacles are puzzles you’d like to solve. You have a sense of urgency and deliver timely, on-budget results. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, making effective decisions quickly, and manage competing priorities with ease. You keep the big picture in focus as you manage the details on the way to the finish line.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to read construction drawings /as-builts.
• Manage relationships with jurisdiction to determine appropriate deployment of Fiber using OSP engineering standards practices.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• A degree.
• Three or more years of wireless background, including a working knowledge of wireless network architecture/equipment.
• Knowledge of transport equipment.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft procurement system.
• Knowledge of ARCGIS / 3GIS for fiber management.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.