Outside Plant Engineer

Verizon•Temple Terrace, FL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Outside Plant Engineer manages internal and external partners and vendors overseeing outside- and inside-plant construction and maintenance for network extension projects that deliver fiber to new and existing customers. The role manages engineering and construction activities for assigned projects expanding and maintaining outside plant network infrastructure, leading multiple projects and using vendor resources to meet project deliverables. It coordinates with contractors, developers, municipalities, consultants, and other organizations to deliver projects on time, to specifications, and within budget. The engineer develops solutions using sound engineering and operational judgment; analyzes schedule changes and takes corrective action; identifies infrastructure vulnerabilities and supports network reliability within financial constraints. The role prepares cost analyses, project specifications, spend forecasts, route maps, requisitions, and business justifications; processes reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative work; and conducts field meetings, construction inspections, and final-product quality control. The engineer communicates project status to team members and customers and responds to network outages by coordinating resources and restoration activities. This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, including work from home and at least three days per week in the office. The position requires travel up to approximately 25% of the time and is scheduled for 40 hours per week.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
Three or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of outside plant engineering practices.
Ability to analyze problems and select and implement solutions independently.
Ability to balance multiple assignments and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical, science, or mathematics field.
Ability to coordinate with vendors, utility providers, and local government agencies.
Experience with CAD, 3GIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth, or other mapping and drafting software.
Experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Verizon applications such as ERP, nSAP, CoE/Canvas, 3GIS, Fiber-X, FIAT, and VPM.
Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Google Sheets, Excel, Tableau, or Cheetah.
Experience with pole attachment and make-ready processes.
Experience with AI tools to automate repetitive tasks, such as Gemini, NotebookLM, or Claude.

Responsibilities

Manage internal and external partners and vendors overseeing OSP/ISP construction and maintenance for network extension projects.
Manage engineering and construction activities for assigned projects expanding and maintaining OSP network infrastructure.
Lead engineering efforts on multiple projects and use vendor resources to meet deliverables.
Coordinate project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, consultants, and other relevant organizations.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish project tasks with a focus on quality and speed to market.
Propose solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity.
Analyze schedule changes and take corrective action to keep projects on track.
Identify network infrastructure vulnerabilities and make decisions to support reliability within financial constraints.
Prepare detailed cost analyses, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications.
Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative duties.
Conduct field meetings, inspect construction in progress, and perform quality control of final work to ensure company requirements are met.
Communicate project status and progress to team members and customers.
Respond to network outages and coordinate resources and activities for prompt restoration.

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 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.
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more.