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 V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

Our Network Engineering team keeps us ahead of the competition. You will proactively provide support for overall network performance as a member of the RF Design Team. You will be responsible for the design and optimization of sites in a geographic area. You’ll have a positive impact on our organization, and change the way that our customers live, work, and play.

• Working with Capacity Planning and System Performance engineers to identify and kick off new search areas for cell sites, walk candidate locations, approve site locations and create RF site designs.

• Optimizing 5G, LTE and Radio Access Networks using traditional and innovative methods.

• Interfacing with project managers, real estate, construction, field operations, engineering, sales, marketing, finance and regulatory to ensure that our network quality and financial objectives are met.

• Improving the performance of voice and data wireless networks.

• Partnering with System Performance to improve various Network Key Performance Indicators.

• Utilizing internal tools to process regulatory compliance.

• Performing Macro, Small Cell, and In Building design. Including antenna selection and placement, utilize knowledge of GSM, LTE, CDMA 1x, EVDO, 5G and microwave to contribute in network design.

• Supporting the investigation and resolution of customer complaints.

• Working on new cell sites, making sure sites are properly integrated into the network and optimized for peak performance.

• Proactively looking for areas to improve overall network performance. Finding and resolving system issues on the network by utilizing traditional and non-traditional means.

• Providing leadership and direction to your team as well as other network teams.

• Interacting with cross functional teams to deploy and optimize the best components for efficiency and reliability.

• Providing subject matter expertise by helping to train new team members as well as mentor current engineers.

• Taking ownership of issues and driving them to resolution.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

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

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in RF design and optimization.

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

• A degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science.

• Knowledge of RF theory and practice, as well as LTE/VoLTE technology.

• Experience in design & optimization of LTE/VoLTE networks.

• Expert knowledge of propagation modeling software such as Planet EV, Atoll etc.

• Understanding of LTE network KPIs and key parameters.

• Experience with Model Tuning.

• Proficient in office computer applications: Various RF tools such as Mapinfo, post processing software etc., MS office. Knowledge of SQL scripting, VB Scripting, and other professional software is plus.

• Excellent knowledge of Excel including VB macro creation and worksheet manipulation.

• Presentation skills and ability to create Power Points.

• Excellent analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and resolve issues.

• Superior organizational time management, prioritization, and project planning skills.

• Strong leadership skills with the demonstrated ability to build trust and engagement, and act as an influencer/leader at all levels within the group.

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.

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $73,000.00 and $136,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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.