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...

Our Network Engineering team is responsible for designing and maintaining network infrastructure to provide quality products/services for our customers. Your responsibilities will include, forecasting future network needs, correctly sizing fiber and network elements to ensure the infrastructure will support our business needs, capacity management, feeder and distribution fiber route selection and Central Office equipment termination. You will perform assignments of varied responsibility, scope, and complexity. Providing strategic network plans to the design teams in a fast paced, high energy working environment.

• Selecting and pricing solutions based on the most effective, efficient, and timely design.
• Coordinating with internal departments and liaising with residential and business end-users, building contractors, and property owners to implement solutions appropriately.
• Creating winning outcomes for both us and our customers.

Where you'll be working...

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 have an understanding of 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 team player and enjoy leading colleagues and coordinating efforts to ensure best outcomes. No stranger to a fast-paced environment, you manage multiple assignments and competing priorities while staying focused on 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.

You'll need to have one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Four or more years of relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Valid Driver's License.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields.
• Experience in windows-based programs and corporate database systems.
• Experience in CAD, and Microsoft Office tools: Access, Excel, Power Point, Visio and Word.

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.

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 benefits, short term incentives, 401 (k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives,we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a New York work location, the compensation range for this position is between $69,000 and $128,000 based on a full-time schedule. 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. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We'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 page to learn more.