Principal Wi-Fi Engineering Architect (Venues & Stadiums) Consultant

Verizon•Livingston, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Verizon Venues & Stadiums Team is seeking a Principal Wi-Fi Consultant/Engineering Architect to play a pivotal role in our Stadium Wi-Fi practice. As a member of this specialist team, you will act as the Design Authority, spearheading our most complex, high-density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments for high-profile clients in stadium and arena environments. As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with major sports brands, venue owners, and operators. Your role extends beyond standard network implementation to encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial pre-sales engagement and solution design to implementation governance and post-deployment optimization. A core responsibility is to own the design and guarantee its flawless execution. This senior-level position calls for an individual with exceptional technical capabilities and communication skills. You will be adept at presenting to stakeholders and proficient in developing comprehensive documentation for solutions, designs, configurations, and test procedures.

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.
Extensive, hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).
Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices, protocols, and operating systems.
Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.
Willingness to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Direct experience developing Stadium RF designs, including RF propagation modelling and site surveys at stadium locations with tools such as Ekahau or Hamina.
Proven skills in data collection, troubleshooting, interference analysis, and High-Density RF optimization.
Demonstrated expertise in solution design, with the ability to lead technical discussions, fully vet customer requirements, and produce comprehensive technical documentation.
Strong communication and relational skills, with the ability to build a trusted advisor relationship with clients and clearly articulate complex topics.
Familiarity with electrical engineering and construction techniques.
Experience with Hamina RF Modelling Software.
CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert) or 5+ years of direct RF engineering experience
CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional)
Extreme Certified Expert (Wireless)
CCNP/CCIE (Wireless)
Hamina Certified Network Architect
Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)

Responsibilities

Building credibility and effectively consulting customers during sales calls, relying on in-depth industry knowledge to clearly convey intricate technical solutions.
Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements, estimating Level of Effort (LOE), and applying a deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies.
Performing advanced site surveys with tools like drones and 360 cameras to capture detailed data for accurate design and planning.
Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses to anticipate challenges, optimize performance, and mitigate risks.
Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings to shape the overall project direction.
Collaborating on CPE builds, BOM validation, and design reviews, demonstrating a deep understanding of hardware and interoperability.
Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.
Acting as the central technical liaison between the customer, delivery partners (TPVs), and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.
Performing RF design reviews and regular technical audits throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Evaluating the completed work to determine its conformance with the design and reviewing partner work to ensure it strictly follows specifications.
Serving as the technical escalation point for resolving complex issues and providing expert advice on intricate Low-Level Designs (LLDs).
Providing guidance on configurations, leading advanced troubleshooting, and delivering training to delivery partners.
Applying deep technical expertise to analyze RF network data and develop optimization strategies for performance tuning.
Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health, troubleshooting issues, and suggesting optimizations to maintain seamless connectivity.