Principal Engineer Outside Plant

Verizon•Marietta, GA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.