Principal Engineer Outside Plant

About the role

Verizon is investing in its network to improve the way people live, work, and communicate. As part of this network transformation, you will help build one network engineered for growth for all lines of business.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a team of Engineers and Project Managers in the design, engineering and implementation of fiber optic infrastructure and transmission technologies across major metropolitan markets.
• Develop an understanding of business drivers, technological direction and market conditions necessary for developing and implementing cost-effective and highly reliable fiber optic transport networks.
• Analyze and coordinate data, regional Engineering input, and report results, and provide recommendations on strategic operating programs, including, but not limited to, FTTP/NT, FTTCS, and HiCap and CORE services.
• Engage with Engineering Support and IT teams to identify and implement system fixes and enhancements while supporting North Star system architecture development and deployment.
• Oversee SOW contract management and vendor engagement to ensure effective pricing and a quality product, in the areas of: Spend Management, Task/Unit Management, Sourcing Interface, Staff, Systems, and IT Interface.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• One or more of the following qualifications preferred:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in Outside Plant Engineering.
• Technical knowledge of Verizon OSP network capabilities, products, and services, as well as associated processes.
• Experience in Google Workspace Suite of products, especially Drive, Sheets, and Slides.
• Experience and proficiency in the following Verizon systems: vBuild, CP, BDMS, FIMS/ICGS/ IDDS, PRS, TIRKS, CoFEE/Canvas, APP, and LFACS.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits 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.
• Military and veteran benefits.
• Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote work.

Pay

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more.

Schedule

This role is located at any approved Verizon facility in GA. It is a hybrid role, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office and the flexibility to work from home as needed.