Principal Engineer – Outside Plant

• Provide subject matter expertise across multiple Outside Plant Engineering functions, processes, and systems
• Analyze and coordinate data and regional Engineering input; report results and provide recommendations on strategic operating programs, including FTTP/NT, FTTCS, HiCap, and CORE services
• Assist in leading Engineers and Project Managers in the design, engineering, and implementation of fiber optic infrastructure and transmission technologies across major metropolitan markets
• Support Engineering Support and IT teams in identifying and implementing system fixes and enhancements
• Support North Star system architecture development and deployment
• Lead special projects assigned by the Executive Director or Senior Manager to improve organizational efficiency and productivity
• Oversee SOW contract management and vendor engagement to ensure effective pricing and quality products
• Manage vendor-related areas including Spend Management, Task/Unit Management, Sourcing Interface, Staff, Systems, and IT Interface
• Develop understanding of business drivers, technological direction, and market conditions to support cost-effective and reliable fiber optic transport networks

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
• Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field preferred as an additional qualification
• Experience in Outside Plant Engineering
• Technical knowledge of Verizon OSP network capabilities, products, services, and associated processes
• Experience with Google Workspace Suite, especially Drive, Sheets, and Slides
• Experience and proficiency with Verizon systems: vBuild, CP, BDMS, FIMS/ICGS/IDDS, PRS, TIRKS, CoFEE/Canvas, APP, and LFACS

Demonstrates expertise in Outside Plant Engineering, with a strong focus on fiber optic infrastructure design and implementation. Proficient in managing vendor relationships and contract management while supporting system architecture development and operational efficiency.

• Outside Plant Engineering
• Fiber Optic Infrastructure Design
• Verizon OSP Network Capabilities
• Vendor Management
• Google Workspace Suite

• Fiber Optic Transmission Technologies
• Data Analysis
• Strategic Operating Programs
• System Fixes and Enhancements
• SOW Contract Management
• Cost-Effective Network Solutions
• Technical Knowledge of Verizon Systems
• Project Management
• Engineering Support
• Market Condition Analysis

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Organizational Efficiency

• FTTP/NT
• FTTCS
• Hi Cap
• CORE Services
• Engineering Processes
• Telecommunications
• Infrastructure Development
• Market Conditions
• Operational Programs
• Strategic Recommendations

• Google Workspace Suite
• VBuild
• CP
• BDMS
• FIMS/ICGS/IDDS
• PRS
• TIRKS
• CoFEE/Canvas
• APP
• LFACS