AI Connect OSP Engineer – Hybrid, 25% Travel

Verizon; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to drive end-to-end deployment of AI Connect Ultra Long Haul Network, coordinating engineering, real estate, and construction for ILA and OSP infrastructure. You will define plans, drive timelines, and work with Global Real Estate, PSC, AI Connect, and external vendors to ensure on-time network builds.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage permits, and optimize deployment strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of work experience in OSP/fiber engineering, construction, or site acquisition/real estate.
• Four or more years of relevant experience in OSP/fiber engineering, construction, or site acquisition/real estate.
• A valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to ~25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and maintain outside plant infrastructure and conduct route analyses for fiber installations.
• Lead site acquisition and manage permits through real estate channels.
• Oversee external vendors and purchasing to align with activation targets and schedules.
• Interface with landlords, government officials, and contractors to ensure compliance.
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams for network builds.

Skills

Outside Plant engineering

Network construction

Site acquisition

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience in related field

Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering or related STEM

Job description

Verizon is seeking an Outside Plant Engineer to drive end-to-end deployment of AI Connect Ultra Long Haul Network, coordinating engineering, real estate, and construction for ILA and OSP infrastructure. You will define plans, drive timelines, and work with Global Real Estate, PSC, AI Connect, and external vendors to ensure on-time network builds.

You’ll lead cross-functional teams, manage permits, and optimize deployment strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder alignment.