Military Fellowship Outside Plant 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. The Outside Plant Fiber Design Engineer is responsible for Fiber Optic detailed network design for fiber-based networks. It requires an in depth understanding of current fiber optic design standards and industry processes. It also requires a close coordination with site fielding staff and drafting personnel to support the final product. Typical OSP design responsibilities range from the initial determination of the pathway routing and construction alternatives based on site walk outs to final detailed design generation. The OSP fiber design engineer is fully responsible and accountable for the final design content, budgets, splicing schematics and document generation to support the placement of the physical fiber infrastructure supporting Outside and Inside Plant communication facilities.+ Create high level preliminary route design and facility specifics to manage fielding request instructions.+ Support the team and Operations with new design to small cells, Macros, 3rd parties, and ODN.+ Perform design within allocated budgets and time frames.+ Provide design lead and Project Managers with updates on progress and roadblocks.+ Advise the Engineering Lead regarding design progress and roadblocks discovered during the design process.+ Participate in developing process improvement concepts.+ Produce KMZ files for High Level Designs, Notice to Proceeds, Cost estimates, ordering materials and BOMs to build partners.+ Perform detailed design in GIS based systems.+ Support design via any jurisdiction permits drawings required.+ Understand project milestones. Monitor status of milestones and provide regular updates to Project Manager.+ Support QC and as built efforts with design changes/updates.What were looking for...You'll 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.+ Valid Drivers License.+ Experience in OSP fiber detailed design & fiber splicing.+ Knowledge of outside plant fiber optic network infrastructure alternatives available.+ Experience with construction focused on fiber builds.+ Experience in working on multiple projects simultaneously.+ Experience as a technical specialist with minimal supervision.Even better if you have:+ Fiber Network Planning.+ Fiber routing for aerial and underground installations.+ Experience with manhole design including splicing and racking.+ Design of networks, ODN, CRAN, splicing and fiber terminals.+ Splice testing and analysis OTDR results.+ Strong interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.+ Flexible and the ability to think quickly working to resolve design issues and makes decisions.+ Knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.+ Knowledge of CAD, GIS based systems, and KMZ files.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: 559714-1A