Military Fellowship-Transport Interconnect Engineer

When you join VerizonVerizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. Were a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose 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 youll be doing...This opportunity is for Military personnel who are current participants of Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Cohort 2-2021. As an Interconnect Engineer, you will be part of a team that works with the latest technology to provide our customers access to our many network components including 5G systems. You will be performing a technical role including end to end oversight and project management for multiple transport expansion projects. These initiatives will require a skill set including, router knowledge, dark fiber, and microwave network design.+ Providing technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation for all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects including DWDM and SONET Optical transport systems deployed throughout the Verizon Wireless (VZW) Network or Microwave point-to point or point to multipoint installations.+ Working closely with OEM Vendors, 3rd party DF/Lit providers, and internal teams to identify the best value (quality, time, and cost).+ Managing vendor selection, contract negotiation, RFP, and ongoing relationships.+ Partnering with VZB, VZT, and 3rd-party vendors to deliver all solutions in a timely manner.+ Maintaining an engineering database for documentation of all fiber assets, plant, FDP panels, and IRU contract management.+ Handling microwave design/review, regulatory filings as well as implementation management.+ Overseeing the financial aspects of multi-million dollar projects, including establishing business cases, and developing and managing budgets, procurement and bill payments.+ Interfacing constantly with higher levels of the management team across various organizations as part of the process of managing all facets of large, complex infrastructure deployments.+ Handling vendor management responsibilities, including engineering/design, managing budgets, procurement, and complete project management ensuring objectives are met in accordance with stated timelines.What were looking for...Youll need to have:+ Must be a current participant of Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Cohort 2-2021.+ Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience.+ Three or more years of relevant work experience.+ Wireless industry experience.+ Willingness to travel.+ A valid drivers license.Even better if you have:+ A degree.+ Work experience focused on wireless infrastructure operations/engineering related to Nokia or Ericsson 4G/5G solutions including L2/L3 router technology.+ Work experience focused on fiber backhaul, CWDM, DWDM and Fujitsu transport platforms.+ Strong written and verbal communication skills.+ Familiarity with MS Excel/Google Sheet allowing export, review, update and importing of standard formatted data sets.Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.Check out our diversity and inclusion (https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture) page to learn more.REQNUMBER: 559791-1A