Senior Network Equipment Engineer

Verizon; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Network Equipment Engineer (IEN hubs) to design power, space and cooling, order equipment, track orders, and manage suppliers per design specs. You will create statements of work, bid projects, and follow purchasing guidelines.

The role supports regional hub engineering goals and meets financial targets while collaborating with multiple teams to implement new technologies. The position is hybrid, with a defined work location and some days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Knowledge of cell site and small cell design for wireless cellular systems.
• Valid driver's license and willing to operate a company vehicle throughout the territories assigned

Responsibilities

• Performing project oversight in FUZE, including project creation, cancellations, and on-hold status changes.
• Aligning FUZE data fields to ensure departments are task ready in FUZE and ST.
• Coordinating, supporting and assisting real estate and construction with power company engagement and requirements.
• Applying project management skills to the new build and 5G programs.

Skills

Cell site design knowledge

Wireless systems understanding

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years relevant experience

Tools

FUZE

ST

Job description

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...

As Network Equipment Engineer (IEN hubs), you will be responsible all power, space and cooling designs, and for ordering equipment per the design specifications, tracking the orders, and managing the suppliers. You will specify equipment to support all projects in the IEN hubs following all maintenance engineering standards. As equipment engineer you will be accountable for creating statements of work for specific engineering projects, bidding out projects and following all purchasing guidelines.

You will be responsible for meeting our regional hub engineering and the plan-of-record goals, financial targets and will be accountable for behaving professionally at all times. When a project needs to be completed, you will determine equipment needs and order and integrate a wide range of equipment power systems, alarming and fiber optic cable. You'll work closely with other Network teams such as Transport Engineering, RF Design, Operations, Real Estate, Construction, Facilities and System Performance to implement new technologies and services to meet our network improvement goals.

• Performing project oversight in FUZE. Managing project creation, project cancellations, and on-hold status changes in the tools.
• Aligning project FUZE data fields to ensure departments are task readiness in both FUZE and ST.
• Coordinating, supporting and assisting real estate and construction with power company engagement and requirements.
• Applying project management skills to the new build and 5G programs.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Knowledge of cell site and small cell design for wireless cellular systems.
• Valid driver's license and willing to operate a company vehicle throughout the territories assigned

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

• A degree.
• Experience in designing and implementing wireless communications systems.
• Experience in project management of large projects.

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.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $87,000.00 - $142,000.00.