Principal Engineer Outside Plant

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What youll be doing...

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. Youll 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.

• 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.

This role is located at any approved Verizon facility in GA.

What were looking for...

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors 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.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Bachelors 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.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

In this hybrid role youll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

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Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical dental vision short and long term disability basic life insurance supplemental life insurance AD&D insurance identity theft protection pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a 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 and tuition assistance plus other incentives weve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime shift differential holiday pay allowances etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year which grows with additional service. For part-timers your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.