Detail Engineer (Ultra Long Haul)

Verizon; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and incentives

Health and wellbeing resources

Generous paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Detail Engineer to lead detailed equipment engineering for Ultra Long Haul build initiatives across multiple networks.

You will engineer and manage multiple projects, create installation instructions, prepare site surveys, and ensure standards across engineering, finance, and operations. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and a hands‑on approach to complex deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrable excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑driven with experience in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and manage multiple simultaneous projects throughout the build life cycle, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Create detailed technical installation instructions (I‑SPECs) for new and existing technologies according to company standards.
• Include project-specific installation details, equipment configurations, card/port assignments, power mapping, copper and fibre cable running lists, diversity requirements, floor space and rack placement, and a detailed bill of materials.
• Prepare pre‑engineering/site survey documentation and front‑door requests for installations at VzW sites.
• Ensure all work meets engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
• Interface with Centre Engineering, Field Engineering, Operations, and other implementation organisations to obtain pre‑engineering information and site‑specific data.
• Provide technical guidance on FOA projects, using knowledge of existing installation configurations.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date engineering documentation across multiple systems (ICON/CND, CCP, Canvas, VENUe, etc.) for use by installation, testing, operations and other teams.
• Resolve engineering issues in coordination with internal and external organisations.
• Manage upgrades, reconfigurations, and decommissioning activities to support customer growth and generate cost savings.
• Monitor, report, and drive engineering issues to resolution while maintaining excellent communication with sponsors and team members.
• Provide timely status updates to project sponsors and management.

Skills

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Distributed systems

Self-driven

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Job description

Detail Engineer, Ultra Long Haul. Verizon is modernising its core networks to enable new, ground‑breaking products and technologies. We are looking for a Detail Engineer to lead the way in detail equipment engineering for various build initiatives across multiple networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer and manage multiple simultaneous projects throughout the build life cycle, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Create detailed technical installation instructions (I‑SPECs) for new and existing technologies according to company standards.
• Include project‑specific installation details, equipment configurations, card/port assignments, power mapping, copper and fibre cable running lists, diversity requirements, floor space and rack placement, and a detailed bill of materials.
• Prepare pre‑engineering/site survey documentation and front‑door requests for installations at VzW sites.
• Ensure all work meets engineering, financial, planning, and operational standards.
• Interface with Centre Engineering, Field Engineering, Operations, and other implementation organisations to obtain pre‑engineering information and site‑specific data.
• Provide technical guidance on First Office Application (FOA) projects, using knowledge of existing installation configurations.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date engineering documentation across multiple systems (ICON/CND, CCP, Canvas, VENUe, etc.) for use by installation, testing, operations and other teams.
• Resolve engineering issues in coordination with internal and external organisations.
• Manage upgrades, reconfigurations, and decommissioning activities to support customer growth and generate cost savings.
• Monitor, report, and drive engineering issues to resolution while maintaining excellent communication with sponsors and team members.
• Provide timely status updates to project sponsors and management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
• Demonstrable excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑driven with experience in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working well with others and independently on projects.
• Knowledge of SONET, DWDM, long‑haul transport systems, backbone routing and switching, physical server deployments, or voice switching platforms.
• Telecoms installation experience—hands‑on or remotely directed.
• Proficiency in using AI tools to streamline technical research, documentation, and problem solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and performance‑based incentives in a pay‑for‑performance culture.
• Market‑competitive benefits delivered by top providers.
• Health and wellbeing resources, including a first‑in‑class Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Training and development opportunities, including funding for education, award‑winning training, online tools, and industry research.
• Opportunities to volunteer as part of our environmental, community, and sustainability commitments.

Benefit packages are tailored to the specific country where a position is based.

Location and Work Schedule

Hybrid role: defined work location with work‑from‑home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Weekly hours: 37.5

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.