Outside Plant Engineer

Verizon • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outside Plant Engineer manages internal and external partners and vendors to oversee 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 to expand and maintain outside plant network infrastructure, ensuring work is completed on time, to specifications, and within budget.

The engineer leads multiple projects and uses vendor resources to meet deliverables. The role coordinates with contractors, developers, municipalities, consultants, and internal teams; develops practical engineering solutions; analyzes schedule changes and takes corrective action; and assesses network vulnerabilities to support reliability within financial constraints. Responsibilities also include preparing cost analyses, project specifications, spending forecasts, route maps, requisitions, and business justifications; processing reports, vendor invoices, and material receipts; inspecting construction and final work for quality; communicating status to team members and customers; and coordinating resources to restore service promptly during network outages.

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 manager sets the office location. Travel of approximately 25% is required. The scheduled workweek is 40 hours.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or at least two years of work experience.
• At least three years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical, science, or mathematics field.
• Experience with CAD, FiberX, ARCGIS, Google Earth, or other mapping and drafting software.
• Experience with Google Suite, AI, FUZE, or Canvas.
• Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Excel, Tableau, or Cheetah.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering and construction activities for assigned projects that expand and maintain outside plant network infrastructure.
• Lead engineering efforts across multiple projects and use vendor resources to meet project deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, consultants, and appropriate internal and external organizations.
• Propose effective engineering and operational solutions to achieve project goals.
• Analyze schedule changes and take corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Identify network infrastructure vulnerabilities and make decisions that support reliability within financial constraints.
• Prepare detailed cost analyses, project specifications, spending forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications.
• Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative work.
• Conduct field meetings, inspect construction in progress, and perform quality control of completed work.
• Communicate project status and progress to team members and customers.
• Respond to network outages and coordinate resources and activities for prompt service restoration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• 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
• Other incentives
• Potential premium pay, including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
• Up to 15 vacation days per year for newly hired employees, with additional vacation accruing with service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree