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Eng II, Cell Site Engineer

Wilmington, NC · On-site

$97K - $133K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

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How much do cell site engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for cell site engineer in the United States is $104,617.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,500.00 and $130,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cell site engineer?

A Cell Site Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing cellular network infrastructure, including towers, antennas, and associated equipment. They ensure network reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform routine inspections to enhance performance. Their role involves working with power systems, transmission lines, and sometimes coordinating with other teams to expand coverage. They also ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a cell site engineer?

A Cell Site Engineer’s day often involves inspecting and maintaining cellular towers, troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing network coverage, and ensuring equipment complies with safety regulations. They frequently use specialized testing equipment to diagnose signal problems and work closely with network operations teams, contractors, and other field engineers. Documentation, site reports, and regular communication with central network management are also part of the job. This hands-on work keeps mobile communication networks running smoothly and ensures high service quality for users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cell site engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cell Site Engineer, you need solid knowledge of wireless network infrastructure, RF engineering, and telecommunications principles, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Experience with tools like spectrum analyzers, site survey software, and certifications such as CCNA or RAN-specific credentials are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are valuable soft skills. These qualifications are critical to ensure reliable network performance, efficient troubleshooting, and seamless collaboration in maintaining and optimizing cell sites.

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Infographic showing various Cell Site Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,617 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Eng II, Cell Site Engineer

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Verizon Communications
IT Services • 10K+ employees

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago


Verizon rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 525 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Job ID: R-1098861

Apply prior to the end date: September 13, 2026

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 #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...
  • Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.

  • Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.

  • Configuring network routers and switches for network optimization.

  • Complying with company- and industry-wide standard directives to maintain network performance and enhance efficiency.

  • Providing timely and accurate network updates to leadership and external teams; communicating technical details in a clear and concise manner.

What we’re looking for...
  • Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

  • Exposure to AI tools such as Claude or Gemini in a technical or professional setting.

  • Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

  • Valid driver's license and willing to operate a company vehicle throughout the territories assigned

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

  • Technically aligned Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree, Certifications - (CCNA, CCNP, and/or other vendor equivalents).

  • Experience in routers, switches, Firewalls, load balancers and connection correlation from end to end.

  • Experience in 4G/5G platforms.

  • Computer support experience, including troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.

  • Strong customer service/vendor management experience.

Where you’ll be working

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

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.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job‑related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

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