Senior Outside Plant Engineer

Verizon • Alpharetta, GA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Outside Plant Engineer manages engineering, maintenance, and enhancements to Verizon’s Outside Plant Telephony Network, including structures, cables, and associated equipment. The role coordinates with multiple teams and has direct contact with business and residential customers. Work takes place in varied indoor and outdoor environments and involves solving complex problems and implementing solutions that support customers.

The engineer leads large-scale, complex projects; designs network additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements; manages vendor relationships; and selects and prices solutions based on effective, efficient, and timely design. The role also coordinates with internal departments and liaises with residential and business end-users, building contractors, and property owners to implement solutions appropriately.

This is a hybrid role with a defined work location, including work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and requires willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

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.
• Experience working with outside plant engineering principles and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in engineering or a technical, science, or mathematics field.
• Experience with Windows-based programs and corporate database systems.
• Experience with FiberX, Canvas, ICON, NAR, or Tableau.
• Experience with CAD and Google Suites.
• Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Excel, Tableau, or Cheetah.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering, maintenance, and enhancements to the Outside Plant Telephony Network, including structures, cables, and associated equipment.
• Lead large-scale and complex projects.
• Design additions, upgrades, repairs, and enhancements.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Select and price solutions based on effective, efficient, and timely design.
• Coordinate with internal departments and liaise with residential and business end-users, building contractors, and property owners to implement solutions appropriately.
• Analyze problems and select and implement appropriate solutions.
• Coordinate colleagues and efforts to achieve effective outcomes.

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.
• Potential premium pay, including 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree