Principal Engineer

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 V Team Life.

What You’ll Be Doing….

You’ll be the Electrical Engineering subject matter expert (SME) for all of the Verizon Wireless network facilities – cell sites, TAPs, SAPs, and Data Centers. In this role, you’ll be the first line of support for market Engineering and Network Assurance/Performance teams for all power related matters. You’ll be relied upon as Verizon’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the AC Electrical system at the Network and Cell site locations nationally. Additionally, you will have ownership of Verizon AC Distribution, DC Power, and UPS Preventative Maintenance Programs as well as Verizon’s NETA Electrical Acceptance Testing program associated with new construction.

• Working within the project team to review and comment on the design and specifications documents issued by the consultants, ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Supporting the Verizon Implementation (construction) team from Concept to Final Construction Acceptance.

• Managing Verizon Corporate specifications, template drawings, company standards and directives as applicable to the various AC power and related electrical systems.

• Approving products when applicable with respect to direct purchasing of Cell/Hub site small generators, ILCs, breakers, and related electrical equipment.

• Providing support during Electrical Outages (potentially on a 24/7/365 basis) and participate in Post Mortem evaluations.

• Serving as Verizon’s Vendor Manager supporting electrical switchgear, large and small generators, UPS, PDUs, RPPs, Busway, ILCs, and related components.

This position can be located in other valid US Verizon locations.

What we are looking for . . .

An individual who is highly organized and can make decisions that ensure Verizon’s electrical systems meet the reliability demands of our wireless network. The ability to organize ideas and thoughts and present complex details in a way that is easy to understand. Ability to collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.

You'll need to have:

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

• Six or more years of relevant work experience.

• A 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:

• Licensed Professional Electrical Engineer.

• 15 or more years of experience designing complex electrical systems, including medium and low voltage (i.e. 480Y/277V) electrical distribution systems, emergency generator plants, UPS systems, lighting, grounding, and bonding systems, preferably in a telecommunications/data center environment.

• Knowledge of and experience with Telco-based DC power and grounding systems and concepts preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience with both design and construction review, contractor engagement, A/E firm interaction, etc related to compliance with standards, contract documents, specifications, and associated requirements.

• Experience with calculating load requirements and developing short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies/reports using SKM software.

• In-depth knowledge of the National Electrical Code, NFPA-70E, NFPA-75, NFPA-76, and energy codes.

• Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects across the Verizon Network (country).

• Ability to organize and communicate complex design information to both technical staff members and laypeople.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Proficient in software packages including but not limited to AutoCad, SKM, Microsoft and Google Office products.

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.

Where you’ll be working

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.