Outside Plant Engineer

When you join Verizon

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What youll be doing...

As an Outside Plant Engineer you will manage a variety of internal and external partners and vendors to oversee OSP/ISP construction and maintenance of network extension projects to deliver fiber to new and existing customers. Your vital role will ensure that these multi-stakeholder complex projects are delivered on time to specifications and within budget. You will be managing all engineering and construction activities of assigned projects associated with expanding and maintaining the OSP network infrastructure.

• Leading engineering efforts on multiple projects driving productivity through use of vendor resources to meet deliverables.

• Engaging appropriate internal and external organizations and individuals with good written/verbal communications to accomplish required tasks with focus on quality and speed to market.

• 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.

• Analyzing implications of changes from the original schedule and taking required corrective actions to ensure the project stays on track.

• Recognizing vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and making intelligent decisions to ensure reliability within financial constraints.

• Preparing detailed cost analysis project specifications spend forecasts route mapping requisitions and business justifications.

• Processing reports vendor invoices material receipts and other administrative duties.

• Performing field meetings inspection of construction in progress and quality control of final product to ensure company requirements are met.

• Communicating project status and progress to team members and customers.

• Responding immediately to network outages coordinating necessary resources and activities for prompt and appropriate restoral.

What were looking for...

You know a lot about outside plant engineering practices. You enjoy analyzing problems and having the autonomy to select and implement the right solutions. While you work well independently you are also a great teammate and enjoy leading colleagues and coordinating efforts to ensure the best outcomes. No stranger to a fast-paced environment you balance multiple assignments and opposing priorities while staying passionate about important deadlines. As a strong communicator you can quickly build relationships with a diverse range of people and explain complex technical issues in a way that everyone can understand.

Youll need to have:

• Associates degree or two or more years of work experience.

• Three or more years of relevant experience required demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

• Valid Drivers license.

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

• Bachelors degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields.

• Experience in CAD 3GIS ARCGIS Google Earth or other mapping and drafting software.

• Experience in using Google Workspace suite including tools such as Drive Gmail Meet Docs Sheets and Slides.

• Experience in corporate data and reporting platforms (Tableau Cheetah or others).

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year paid parental leave adoption assistance and tuition assistance plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.