Principal Engineer, Network Real Estate

Verizon

. Serve as lead subject matter expert for end-to-end site acquisition, due diligence, and execution of fee-simple land purchases and ground leases for ILA facilities along long-haul routes .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $107,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in real estate site acquisition, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on environmental due diligence and community engagement. Proven ability to manage complex projects and vendor relationships while ensuring adherence to compliance standards and timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Real Estate Contract NegotiationEnvironmental Compliance (NEPA, ESAs)Municipal Zoning NavigationRegulatory Requirements AnalysisCommunity Outreach Strategy Development

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Hard Skills

Site AcquisitionLand NegotiationsDue DiligenceTitle ClearanceGround Lease ExecutionEnvironmental Site AssessmentsRegulatory FilingsVariance Board NavigationRisk Mitigation FrameworksStandard Operating Procedures

Soft Skills

Negotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationReal Estate/Planning Credential

Industry Keywords

Telecom Site AcquisitionLong-Haul Fiber RoutesOutside Plant (OSP) CorridorsCommunity Stakeholder EngagementInfrastructure Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as lead subject matter expert for end-to-end site acquisition, due diligence, and execution of fee-simple land purchases and ground leases for ILA facilities along long-haul routes
Structure and negotiate complex real estate agreements, ground leases, purchase contracts, and easement access with private landowners, commercial entities, and municipalities
Direct environmental due diligence, including NEPA, Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, SHPO/tribal reviews, and wetlands/floodplain assessments
Navigate municipal zoning, land-use planning, variance boards, and special/conditional use permits
Analyze, interpret, monitor, prepare, review, and track federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and filings
Represent Verizon in discussions with municipalities, planning commissions, civic authorities, and community stakeholders
Develop and execute community outreach strategies to educate stakeholders and secure land-use approvals
Oversee turnkey site acquisition firms, environmental consultants, surveyors, and title companies for quality, engineering compliance, and timelines
Establish workflows, templates, compliance guidelines, standard operating procedures, and risk mitigation frameworks for network real estate acquisitions and regulatory processes
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and governance across vendors and internal project teams without direct people-management responsibilities
Deliver compliant infrastructure outcomes enabling next-generation AI infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant individual-contributor experience in network real estate, telecom site acquisition, land negotiations, or regulatory compliance
Deep subject matter expertise in commercial real estate contract negotiation, title clearance, land purchases, and long-term ground leases
Extensive hands-on experience navigating municipal zoning codes, land-use approvals, variance boards, and conditional use permitting processes
Thorough technical understanding of environmental compliance, including NEPA, Phase I/Phase II ESAs, wetlands/floodplain assessments, and SHPO reviews as needed
Demonstrated experience preparing, submitting, and tracking applications with regulatory authorities
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
A valid driver’s license
Master’s degree or specialized professional real estate/planning credential preferred
Direct experience securing real estate, ILA, or point-of-presence (PoP) sites along long-haul fiber routes or outside plant (OSP) corridors preferred
PMP certification or equivalent credentials preferred
Strong background managing outside legal, site acquisition, and environmental vendor partners on multi-regional infrastructure projects preferred
Experience presenting at public hearings, zoning boards of adjustment, and municipal city council meetings preferred
Demonstrated ability to create standard operating procedures, compliance checklists, and risk mitigation frameworks for large-scale engineering rollouts preferred
Exceptional negotiation, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and 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
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office