Network Implementation Engineer

Meta; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta builds technologies that help people connect and grow businesses. The Network Implementation Engineer - Project Manager will oversee end-to-end fiber and ILA deployments across North America, coordinating partners, managing budgets, and mitigating risks to ensure on-time delivery.

The role collaborates with internal teams such as Network Development, Legal, Finance, and others. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 2+ years of telecom/utility project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• 2+ years of project management experience in telecom/utility construction.
• Experience negotiating with vendors/partners to resolve issues and reach agreements.
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional tasks with accurate tracking.

Responsibilities

• Project management of fiber construction and ILA projects across North America.
• Coordinate build partners, engineering firms, and project budgets to mitigate risk.
• Manage ILA production and deployments across North America.
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long-term infrastructure build plans.
• Support ROW and permit acquisition processes with accelerated schedules.
• Drive quality assurance and reporting for project management systems.

Skills

Project management

Vendor negotiation

Cross-functional work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Network Implementation Engineer - Project Manager is responsible for the overall implementation, deployment, and technical delivery of Greenfield & Blue‑field fiber and ILA deployments into the Meta production environment. Activities will include project managing the day‑to‑day activity of network development projects in North America, managing partners/contractors against deliverables, identifying and mitigating project risks and developing and managing project budgets to ensure on‑time delivery of the network to the business. In this role, you will collaborate with Network Development, Network Planning, Edge Network Deployment, Legal, Finance, and other internal stakeholders.

Network Implementation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Project management of fiber construction and ILA projects across North America via direct and indirect management of partner vendors
• Coordinate and manage build partners, engineering and construction firms, and associated project budgets mitigating risk for the project through pre‑planning, innovative planning, and partnership
• Coordinate and manage ILA production and deployments across North America
• Collaborate with internal teams to implement long‑term infrastructure build plans, considering construction timelines, ROW feasibility, and budget needs
• Support tracking and management of ROW and permit acquisition process in conjunction with an accelerated deployment schedule of design and construction
• Collaborate with Sourcing and Net/Dev on new project opportunities, potential partner or vendor identification, buildability and high‑level project budget
• Receive new projects at the implementation stage via project kickoff document, including full end‑to‑end requirements in support of the milestone project review
• Drive quality assurance and quality control of project management system updates and reporting
• Service delivery of Project deliverables to Meta cross‑functional teams, including all end‑to‑end elements in support of MPRs as applicable
• Development of fiber acceptance and project closeout packages in accordance with Meta standards
• Technical delivery and acceptance from vendors of fiber specs, interpretation of OTDR traces, and project closeout packages
• Work closely with finance to develop business plans, budgets, and forecasts

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• 2+ years of project management experience with a focus on telecom and/or utility construction
• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business, or equivalent practical experience
• Project management expertise across large‑scale projects
• Experiencing negotiating with vendors, partners, or contractors to resolve project issues and reach agreements
• Experience managing multiple cross‑functional tasks and projects with accurate tracking and documentation
• Understanding of key project milestones for the I.L.A. and/or fiber construction projects
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, with experience using spreadsheet tools and/or programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Knowledge of capital budget management. (i.e.-project forecasting, management of accruals)
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and *Affirmative Action* employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, *gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.