What you’ll be doing...

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

• Providing subject matter expertise on multiple Outside Plant Engineering functions, processes, and systems in support of the Engineering organization

• Analyzing 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

• Engaging with Engineering Support and IT teams to identify and implement system fixes and enhancements while supporting North Star system architecture development and deployment

• Running point on special projects as determined by Executive Director or Senior Manager to be beneficial to the efficiency and productivity of the organization, including, but not limited to, business intelligence, data analytics, organizational structure, and partner stakeholder engagement

• Overseeing 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.

This role is located at any approved Verizon facility in GA.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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.

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, we’ve 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.