Outside Plant Engineer

Verizon

Outside Plant Engineer expanding Verizon’s fiber network through OSP construction and maintenance. Coordinating vendors, engineering projects, inspections, budgets, and outage restoration.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeHillsboro • Oregon, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $134,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing OSP network expansion projects, including engineering and construction activities, while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints. Proficient in analyzing project schedules, coordinating with various stakeholders, and implementing productivity solutions.

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OSP Network Expansion ManagementProject CoordinationCost AnalysisOutside Plant Engineering PracticesMapping and Drafting Software

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementCost AnalysisNetwork Infrastructure AnalysisQuality ControlEngineering Solutions

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceCAD3GISARCGISTableau

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Network Extension ProjectsVendor ManagementConstruction OversightField InspectionsProject Specifications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage internal and external partners and vendors overseeing OSP/ISP construction and maintenance of network extension projects
Deliver fiber to new and existing customers on time, to specifications, and within budget
Manage engineering and construction activities for assigned OSP network expansion and maintenance projects
Lead engineering efforts across multiple projects and use vendor resources to meet deliverables
Coordinate project activities with contractors, developers, municipalities, and consultants
Propose engineering and operational productivity solutions
Analyze schedule changes and take corrective actions to keep projects on track
Identify network infrastructure vulnerabilities and make reliability decisions within financial constraints
Prepare cost analyses, project specifications, spend forecasts, route mapping, requisitions, and business justifications
Process reports, vendor invoices, material receipts, and administrative work
Conduct field meetings, inspect construction in progress, and perform final-product quality control
Communicate project status and progress to team members and customers
Respond to network outages and coordinate resources for prompt restoration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or two or more years of relevant work experience
Three or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
Experience with Google Workspace, including Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, and Meet
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge of outside plant engineering practices
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields preferred as an 'even better' qualification
Experience with CAD, 3GIS, ARCGIS, Google Earth, or other mapping and drafting software preferred
Experience with corporate data and reporting platforms such as Tableau or Cheetah preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Other incentives
Potential premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service