Principal Wi-Fi / Engineering Architect (Venues & Stadiums) Consultant

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***Stadium Experience Essential***

Job Description: Principal Wi-Fi Consultant / Engineering Architect (Venues & Stadiums)

Team: Wi-Fi Engineering (Stadiums & Venues Team)

Location: US Based / Remote / Customer Site / Hybrid Working

Reports to: Global Head of Wi-Fi Engineering

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you'll be doing...

The Verizon Venues & Stadiums Team is seeking a Principal Wi-Fi Consultant/Engineering Architect to play a pivotal role in our Stadium Wi-Fi practice. As a member of this specialist team, you will act as the Design Authority, spearheading our most complex, high-density (HD) Wi-Fi deployments for high-profile clients in stadium and arena environments. As an integral member of the team, you will work closely with major sports brands, venue owners, and operators. Your role extends beyond standard network implementation to encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial pre-sales engagement and solution design to implementation governance and post-deployment optimization. A core responsibility is to own the design and guarantee its flawless execution. This senior-level position calls for an individual with exceptional technical capabilities and communication skills. You will be adept at presenting to stakeholders and proficient in developing comprehensive documentation for solutions, designs, configurations, and test procedures.

What we're looking for...

In this role, you'll be responsible for:

• Credibility & Consulting: Building credibility and effectively consulting customers during sales calls, relying on in-depth industry knowledge to clearly convey intricate technical solutions.

• Pre-sales & Design: Supporting pre-sales and design by defining requirements, estimating Level of Effort (LOE), and applying a deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies.

• Discovery & Assessment: Performing advanced site surveys with tools like drones and 360 cameras to capture detailed data for accurate design and planning.

• Predictive Modelling: Utilizing modelling tools for complex designs and RFP responses to anticipate challenges, optimize performance, and mitigate risks.

• High-Level Design: Creating initial High-Level Designs (HLDs) and attending kick-off meetings to shape the overall project direction.

• Solutions Architect Support: Collaborating on CPE builds, BOM validation, and design reviews, demonstrating a deep understanding of hardware and interoperability.

• Low-Level Design & Delivery: Creating Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and delivery runbooks.

• Link Between Stakeholders: Acting as the central technical liaison between the customer, delivery partners (TPVs), and construction teams to ensure seamless execution.

• Design Validation & Audits: Performing RF design reviews and regular technical audits throughout the project lifecycle to ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.

• Evaluating Conformance with Design: Evaluating the completed work to determine its conformance with the design and reviewing partner work to ensure it strictly follows specifications.

• Advisory & Escalation: Serving as the technical escalation point for resolving complex issues and providing expert advice on intricate Low-Level Designs (LLDs).

• WLAN Implementation Support: Providing guidance on configurations, leading advanced troubleshooting, and delivering training to delivery partners.

• Performance Tuning & Optimization: Applying deep technical expertise to analyze RF network data and develop optimization strategies for performance tuning.

• Event Support: Supporting critical events by monitoring Wi-Fi network health, troubleshooting issues, and suggesting optimizations to maintain seamless connectivity.

You'll need to have:

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

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Extensive, hands-on experience with one or more leading Wi-Fi and network vendors (e.g., Extreme Networks, Cisco, Juniper, Aruba).

• Significant experience within Wi-Fi network engineering, specifically with Wi-Fi/Mobility networks and networking devices, protocols, and operating systems.

• Demonstrable expertise in designing and deploying complex, high-density Wi-Fi solutions.

• Willingness to travel up to 50%

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

• Direct experience developing Stadium RF designs, including RF propagation modelling and site surveys at stadium locations with tools such as Ekahau or Hamina.

• Proven skills in data collection, troubleshooting, interference analysis, and High-Density RF optimization.

• Demonstrated expertise in solution design, with the ability to lead technical discussions, fully vet customer requirements, and produce comprehensive technical documentation.

• Strong communication and relational skills, with the ability to build a trusted advisor relationship with clients and clearly articulate complex topics.

• Familiarity with electrical engineering and construction techniques.

• Experience with Hamina RF Modelling Software.

• CWNE (Certified Wireless Networking Expert) or 5+ years of direct RF engineering experience

• CWDP (Certified Wireless Design Professional)

• Extreme Certified Expert (Wireless)

• CCNP/CCIE (Wireless)

• Hamina Certified Network Architect

• Ekahau Certified Survey Engineer (ECSE)

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.