Network Engineer II

Verizon • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Network Engineer II joins a team managing the MTU/MDU build of new sites in Houston, Texas. The role manages and drives vendors to complete projects, audits their work, and helps prepare sites to open for sale to new customers. It also involves working with property owners, conducting site surveys, and developing solutions that support a broader build pipeline.

The position manages construction activities across multiple properties, conducts feasibility surveys, and coordinates with vendors and property owners through virtual and in-person meetings. The engineer assists vendors with troubleshooting during construction, performs live and post-installation quality audits, escalates issues to management with recommendations, and manages the finances of assigned projects.

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. Travel is expected up to approximately 25% of the time, and the position is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least one year of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Wireless network in-building construction experience.
• Demonstrated success managing vendors, contracts, and fiscal targets.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams to achieve organizational and program goals.
• Well-versed in telecommunications and able to thrive under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal, oral and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Expertise with FUZE SPM, ESA, Minerva, PO Module, and FIM Lite PO.
• Google Suite experience.
• Attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions using critical thinking.
• Technical aptitude with computers and the ability to navigate tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities across multiple properties simultaneously.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility studies.
• Interface with vendors and property owners through virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Assist vendors with troubleshooting during build activities.
• Conduct quality audits in person during installation and after installation.
• Escalate issues to management with recommendations.
• Manage the finances of assigned projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Pet insurance and group home and auto insurance.
• 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.
• Tuition assistance.
• Other incentives and an award-winning total rewards package.
• Potential premium pay, such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role.
• Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level