Location: Lewis Center,OH, USA
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... This Ohio State University Co-Op position, which is part of the Verizon Campus Program, will allow you to channel your drive and enthusiasm as part of a 6-month rotation from January 13, 2025, to July 11, 2025, working a full-time schedule. You'll be front and center, hands-on, and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive. From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon's award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp's Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch's Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It's easy. We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you'll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. Our network becomes even stronger when students like you join the V Team. As a Co-Op with the 5G Engineering team, some of the projects you may work on could enhance your skills in one or more of the following areas: 5G Technology. NFV (Network Functions Virtualization). Using network analysis equipment to ensure network quality and regulatory standards at our network tower locations. Resolving real-world problems and customer issues by identifying, triaging, and troubleshooting customer issues on location. Providing solutions to technical issues associated with radio frequency engineering products. Performing analysis in coordination with design and engineering teams to identify new network towers and small cell locations. Performing project management activities, maintaining project trackers, and facilitating area-wide project calls. Interacting with engineering, product groups, and finance to design and implement cost-effective solutions for a wireless network. Working in cross-functional teams. Developing your professional network within Verizon. Collaborating with team members to analyze and evaluate options to optimize network coverage to improve our customer's experience. Understanding wireless technology on a deeper protocol and procedures level and its applications (use cases). You must be currently enrolled in a qualifying bachelor's degree program at Ohio State University and be in good academic standing to be considered. This Co-Op position will be based out of Lewis Center, OH (Columbus, OH), and follow a hybrid work schedule as set by the manager, including work-from-home and intentional in-person days. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available. If you are interested in other roles in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings to be considered. What we're looking for... You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to perform at your personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Le