Network Construction Engineer

Verizon Connect; Southfield (MI); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Holidays and personal days

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a skilled field engineer to drive the construction and activation of macro cell site modifications and MDUs/MTUs. The role demands attention to detail and strong project oversight to identify roadblocks and implement mitigations.

Based in Detroit, MI, this hybrid position requires 3+ years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, travel up to 25%, and hands-on work with coax, fiber, and building networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four+ years of work experience.
• Three+ years of relevant work experience required.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience with design and install of equipment used in transmitting broadband data over in-building networks.
• Experience with coax, twisted pair copper or fiber optic cabling and complex networks as well as switching equipment.
• Experience with coordinating installation of new in-building networks or equipment.
• Experience with managing large build projects involving broadband services, and ensure timely planning and implementation.
• Experience with producing technical as-built documentation.
• Experience understanding hazard identification & prevention.
• Knowledge and experience with CATV provider termination points (e.g., terminals, pedestals).
• Experience with testing and troubleshooting coax and Cat6a Ethernet cabling.
• Experience working off of ladders (step/extension/folding).
• Experience with drilling in multiple dwelling/commercial buildings.
• Frontline experience with working with customer/clients.

Responsibilities

• Track milestones and coordinate across disciplines on missing, upcoming, and past-due tasks.
• Manage changing priorities and evolving guidelines across projects.
• Track handoff intervals and milestone timelines.
• Standardize reporting, workflows, and processes across disciplines and tools.

Skills

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Detail-oriented

Customer interaction

Broadband/networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience

Three or more years of relevant work experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Apply prior to the end date: November 9, 2026

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

The focus of this position is driving the construction and activation of macro cell site modifications and MDU/MTU building installations. You need a keen eye for detail, but never lose sight of the big picture. Being results-driven and well-organized, you are adept at identifying potential project roadblocks and developing mitigation strategies.

• Tracking milestones and coordinating across disciplines on missing, upcoming, and past-due tasks.

• Managing changing priorities, competing priorities, and situations in which guidelines can change.

• Tracking handoff intervals and average timelines for milestone benchmarks.

• Standardizing reporting, workflows, and processes across disciplines and tools.

The position is located in the Detroit, Michigan market

What we’re looking for...

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Three or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work/miltary experience, or specialized training.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• Valid driver's license.

• Experience with the design and install of equipment used in transmitting broadband data over in-building networks.

• Experience with coax, twisted pair copper or fiber optic cabling and complex networks as well as switching equipment.

• Experience with coordinating installation of new in-building networks or equipment.

• Experience with managing large build projects involving broadband services, and ensure timely planning and implementation

• Experience with producing technical as-built documentation.

• Experience understanding hazard identification & prevention.

• Knowledge and experience with CATV provider termination points (e.g., terminals, pedestals).

• Experience with testing and troubleshooting coax and Cat6a Ethernet cabling.

• Experience working off of ladders (step/extension/folding).

• Experience with drilling in multiple dwelling/commercial buildings.

• Frontline experience with working with customer/clients.

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

• Knowledge & experience with Google Suite and other computer and mobility based applications.

• Ability to evaluate multi-tenant (residence and business) buildings to determine compatibility with different networks and systems.

• Ability to provide general ad-hoc operational support for local field engineering and sales teams.

• Advanced proficiency in data analysis and spreadsheet management.

• Excellent organizational abilities and professional communication expertise.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $96,000 - $157,000.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Benefits and Compensation

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, we’ve 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.

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