Job Description
Job#: 3039140
Job Description:
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (Hybrid)
Description:
2x per week in office.
Targeted Years of Experience: 5-7 years
JOB TITLE: Engineer - Equipment III - InBuilding/Venue InBuilding/Venue
DESCRIPTION:
As an Equipment Engineer you will be part of the national In-building PMO team interfacing with supply chain, submarket teams, enterprise sales teams and senior leadership teams. You will help build the foundation that keeps Verizon in front of the competition. You will be responsible for the engineering, procuring and deployment of equipment within the National In-Building Organization. You will collaborate with RF, Construction and Transport to properly engineer, order, and deploy 4G and/or 5G technologies for our customers.
* Design and implement all equipment supporting In Building Venue projects including, but not limited to Corning, Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia.
* Collaborating with RF, Construction and Transport on designing, and implementing the latest technologies in support of our 5G network rollout, in addition to, supporting the existing 4G LTE infrastructure.
* Utilizing an internal database to document all purchases, designs, material releases, and other items as it relates to network equipment for In-Building projects
* Developing and maintaining equipment delivery schedules for each project and actively managing and driving the vendors to meet our deliverables.
* Working with Network planning on strategic initiatives to develop future technology solutions that support our infrastructure.
* Collaborating with other network groups to ensure projects meet expectant demands in support of the company’s objectives.
* Managing capital spending on a monthly basis to align with forecasted spend and project timelines.
* Completing equipment related milestones using engineering tools such as FUZE
* Provide technical expertise on the Network Elements deployed for In-Building
* Utilizing agile project management practices to deliver on-time from project initiation to deployment.
* Making sure operational training is secured and executed.
* Driving Operations to the Standard Operating Environment and documenting process flows.
* Leading project update meetings for leadership and finding creative ways to resolve problems.
* Providing regularly scheduled Executive level reporting.
MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):
* Prior Wireless experience as an Equipment Engineer or Construction Engineer is highly desired and preferred.
* In-depth experience with IB OEMs such as Corning, Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Cisco, Fujitsu
* Experience calculating Power and Cooling Requirements and designing rack layouts
* Experience in office computer applications: Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Access.
* Experience managing project resources, and performing risk assessments and mitigation plans.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
* Ability to multi-task, detail oriented with strong project management, organization and time.
* Ability to balance technical and business requirements
* Valid driver's license.
DESIRED SKILLS:
* A Master's degree.
* Experience with DAS provisioning, commissioning, integration and troubleshooting, walk testing and close out packages.
* Ability to optimize process flows for backend process steps in the project.
* Experience using confluence and JIRA software.
* IBwave Level 3 certification.
* Knowledge of agile methodologies applied to project management.
* Knowledge of LAA, CBRS, 5G products and implementation in enterprise building.
* Knowledge of Verizon’s networks, products and services.
* Knowledge of Verizon's In-building deployment program.
* Experience working with Fuze, Site Tracker a.
* PMI, Project Management Certification.
* Excellent organizational and planning skills (setting and communicating priorities; anticipating workload impact on resources of both self and team; delegating where appropriate; consistently following up on outstanding items; and providing focus in meetings and discussions).
* Ability to maintain performance level under varying degrees of pressure and uncertainty and to effectively deal with situations for which few or no guidelines exist.
* Flexible and creative (seeks out and attempts alternate solutions to resolve issues, and seamlessly adjusts to a dynamic, changing business environment).
* Willingness to work flexible hours and support night or weekend work as needed.
* Experience in telecommunications / data networking or wireless industry.
* Experience in 5G network architecture and equipment.
* Experience managing large scale projects that interface between multiple teams.
* Experience in vendor management, equipment ordering, and forecasting.
* Experience in reading, understanding, and commenting on construction drawings.
* Experience in 4G network architecture, CRAN architecture, and equipment.
* Experience driving troubleshooting efforts.
LOGISTICS:
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
Job#: 3039140
Job Description:
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (Hybrid)
Description:
2x per week in office.
Targeted Years of Experience: 5-7 years
JOB TITLE: Engineer - Equipment III - InBuilding/Venue InBuilding/Venue
DESCRIPTION:
As an Equipment Engineer you will be part of the national In-building PMO team interfacing with supply chain, submarket teams, enterprise sales teams and senior leadership teams. You will help build the foundation that keeps Verizon in front of the competition. You will be responsible for the engineering, procuring and deployment of equipment within the National In-Building Organization. You will collaborate with RF, Construction and Transport to properly engineer, order, and deploy 4G and/or 5G technologies for our customers.
* Design and implement all equipment supporting In Building Venue projects including, but not limited to Corning, Ericsson, Samsung, and Nokia.
* Collaborating with RF, Construction and Transport on designing, and implementing the latest technologies in support of our 5G network rollout, in addition to, supporting the existing 4G LTE infrastructure.
* Utilizing an internal database to document all purchases, designs, material releases, and other items as it relates to network equipment for In-Building projects
* Developing and maintaining equipment delivery schedules for each project and actively managing and driving the vendors to meet our deliverables.
* Working with Network planning on strategic initiatives to develop future technology solutions that support our infrastructure.
* Collaborating with other network groups to ensure projects meet expectant demands in support of the company’s objectives.
* Managing capital spending on a monthly basis to align with forecasted spend and project timelines.
* Completing equipment related milestones using engineering tools such as FUZE
* Provide technical expertise on the Network Elements deployed for In-Building
* Utilizing agile project management practices to deliver on-time from project initiation to deployment.
* Making sure operational training is secured and executed.
* Driving Operations to the Standard Operating Environment and documenting process flows.
* Leading project update meetings for leadership and finding creative ways to resolve problems.
* Providing regularly scheduled Executive level reporting.
MUST HAVE SKILLS (Most Important):
* Prior Wireless experience as an Equipment Engineer or Construction Engineer is highly desired and preferred.
* In-depth experience with IB OEMs such as Corning, Ericsson, Samsung, Nokia, Cisco, Fujitsu
* Experience calculating Power and Cooling Requirements and designing rack layouts
* Experience in office computer applications: Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint, and Access.
* Experience managing project resources, and performing risk assessments and mitigation plans.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.
* Ability to multi-task, detail oriented with strong project management, organization and time.
* Ability to balance technical and business requirements
* Valid driver's license.
DESIRED SKILLS:
* A Master's degree.
* Experience with DAS provisioning, commissioning, integration and troubleshooting, walk testing and close out packages.
* Ability to optimize process flows for backend process steps in the project.
* Experience using confluence and JIRA software.
* IBwave Level 3 certification.
* Knowledge of agile methodologies applied to project management.
* Knowledge of LAA, CBRS, 5G products and implementation in enterprise building.
* Knowledge of Verizon’s networks, products and services.
* Knowledge of Verizon's In-building deployment program.
* Experience working with Fuze, Site Tracker a.
* PMI, Project Management Certification.
* Excellent organizational and planning skills (setting and communicating priorities; anticipating workload impact on resources of both self and team; delegating where appropriate; consistently following up on outstanding items; and providing focus in meetings and discussions).
* Ability to maintain performance level under varying degrees of pressure and uncertainty and to effectively deal with situations for which few or no guidelines exist.
* Flexible and creative (seeks out and attempts alternate solutions to resolve issues, and seamlessly adjusts to a dynamic, changing business environment).
* Willingness to work flexible hours and support night or weekend work as needed.
* Experience in telecommunications / data networking or wireless industry.
* Experience in 5G network architecture and equipment.
* Experience managing large scale projects that interface between multiple teams.
* Experience in vendor management, equipment ordering, and forecasting.
* Experience in reading, understanding, and commenting on construction drawings.
* Experience in 4G network architecture, CRAN architecture, and equipment.
* Experience driving troubleshooting efforts.
LOGISTICS:
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
About Apex Systems, Inc.
Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions. We provide a continuum of service from workforce mobilization and modern enterprise solutions to digital innovation to drive better results and bring more value to our clients. Apex transforms our customers with modern enterprise solutions tailored to the industries we serve. Apex has a presence in over 70 markets across the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Apex is a segment of ASGN Inc. (NYSE: ASGN). To learn more, visit www.apexsystems.com.