Network Construction Engineer

Verizon•Southfield, MI

10d•$96,000 - $157,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Construction Engineer drives the construction and activation of macro cell site modifications and MDU/MTU building installations in the Detroit, Michigan market. The role requires attention to detail, organization, results-oriented project management, and the ability to identify potential roadblocks and develop mitigation strategies. This is a hybrid position with a defined work location that includes working from home and at least three days per week in the office, as set by the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant work experience, demonstrated through work or military experience, or specialized training.
Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience with the design and installation of equipment used to transmit broadband data over in-building networks.
Experience with coax, twisted-pair copper, or fiber-optic cabling and complex networks, as well as switching equipment.
Experience coordinating installation of new in-building networks or equipment.
Experience managing large build projects involving broadband services and ensuring timely planning and implementation.
Experience producing technical as-built documentation.
Experience understanding hazard identification and prevention.
Knowledge and experience with CATV provider termination points, such as terminals and pedestals.
Experience testing and troubleshooting coax and Cat6a Ethernet cabling.
Experience working off ladders, including step, extension, and folding ladders.
Experience drilling in multiple-dwelling or commercial buildings.
Frontline experience working with customers or clients.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with Google Suite and other computer- and mobility-based applications.
Ability to evaluate multi-tenant residential and business buildings to determine compatibility with different networks and systems.
Ability to provide general ad-hoc operational support for local field engineering and sales teams.
Advanced proficiency in data analysis and spreadsheet management.
Excellent organizational abilities and professional communication expertise.

Responsibilities

Track milestones and coordinate across disciplines on missing, upcoming, and past-due tasks.
Manage changing and competing priorities, including situations in which guidelines can change.
Track handoff intervals and average timelines for milestone benchmarks.
Standardize reporting, workflows, and processes across disciplines and tools.
Drive the construction and activation of macro cell site modifications and MDU/MTU building installations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Pet insurance.
Group home and auto insurance.
Matched 401(k) savings plan.
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year.
Up to 6 personal days per year.
Paid parental leave.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition assistance.
Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, with additional vacation accruing with service.
Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, or allowances.