Network Engineer II

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.

As an Engineer II, you will join a dynamic team responsible for managing the MTU/MDU build of new in Houston TX. The role focuses on managing and driving vendors to complete projects and auditing their work enroute to opening the sites for sale to new customers. You will also be responsible for interacting with property owners, conducting site surveys, and developing creative solutions to allow for a broader build pipeline. Your day to day tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Managing construction activities across multiple properties simultaneously.
• Conducting site surveys (feasibility studies).
• Interfacing with vendors and property owners via virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Assisting vendors with troubleshooting during build activities.
• Conducting quality audits (in person live & post install). 
• Escalating issues to management with recommendations included.
• Financial management of assigned projects.

You are well versed in telecommunications and thrive under tight deadlines. You are a team player and can work collaboratively across teams to achieve organizational and program goals.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Wireless network in-building construction experience.
• Demonstrated success in managing vendors, contracts, and fiscal targets.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

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

• Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, oral/written communications skills, and organizational skills.
• FUZE SPM, ESA, Minerva, PO Module, and FIM Lite PO expertise
• Google Suite experience.
• Attention to detail, sense of urgency.
• Ability to be innovative and develop solutions to challenges using critical thinking capabilities.
• Technical aptitude with computers to navigate tools.

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.

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

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.