Engr III Spec-Outside Plant

About the position As an Outside Plant Engineer at Verizon, you will manage a variety of internal and external partners and vendors to oversee OSP/ISP construction and maintenance of network extension projects to deliver fiber to new and existing customers. Your vital role will ensure that these multi-stakeholder, complex projects are delivered on time, to specifications, and within budget. You will be managing all engineering and construction activities of assigned projects associated with expanding and maintaining the OSP network infrastructure. Responsibilities • Leading engineering efforts on multiple projects, driving productivity through use of vendor resources to meet deliverables. • Engaging appropriate internal and external organizations and individuals with good written/verbal communications to accomplish required tasks with focus on quality and speed to market. • Coordinating project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities and consultants. • Proposing solutions supported by sound engineering and operational productivity to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. • Analyzing implications of changes from the original schedule and taking required corrective actions to ensure the project stays on track. • Recognizing vulnerabilities in network infrastructure and making intelligent decisions to ensure reliability within financial constraints. • Preparing detailed cost analysis, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications. • Processing reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and other administrative duties. • Performing field meetings, inspection of construction in progress, and quality control of final product to ensure company requirements are met. • Communicating project status and progress to team members and customers. • Responding immediately to network outages, coordinating necessary resources and activities for prompt and appropriate restoral. Requirements • Bachelor's degree or two or more years of work experience. • Three or more years of relevant work experience. • Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time. • Valid Driver's license. Nice-to-haves • Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields. • Experience in CAD, 3GIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth or other mapping and drafting software. • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). • Experience in corporate data and reporting platforms (Excel, Tableau, Cheetah, or others). Benefits • Health and wellness benefits • Short term incentives • 401(k) Savings Plan • Stock incentive programs • Paid time off • Parental leave • Adoption assistance • Tuition assistance • Other incentives Apply tot his job Apply To this Job