Utilities One is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead our nationwide OSP fiber engineering operations and drive innovation across large-scale telecom infrastructure projects.
As a senior leader within our Engineering division, you will oversee high-performing domestic and offshore teams delivering world-class fiber network designs, QA processes, GIS integration, permitting strategy, and make-ready engineering. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders—including field services, project management, and executive leadership—to ensure project excellence and scale our engineering capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams including OSP Design, QA/QC, GIS, Permitting, and Make-Ready support;
- Oversee offshore design teams, establishing workflows, production expectations, and seamless integration with onshore operations;
- Develop and implement standardized engineering workflows, documentation, and QA processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and buildability;
- Manage engineering project timelines, resource planning, and delivery tracking across multiple markets and clients;
- Serve as a strategic and technical partner to internal teams and external clients, including national ISPs, utilities, and broadband grant programs (BEAD, RDOF);
- Optimize engineering output using performance metrics, process automation, and cloud-based collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Vetro, IQGeo, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD;
- Lead workforce planning: recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and growing domestic and offshore engineering teams;
- Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, joint-use standards, and jurisdictional permitting codes;
- Provide executive reporting on production status, risks, capacity, and design readiness;
- Support proposal development, margin control, and national expansion strategies in partnership with leadership and business development teams.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of telecom OSP engineering experience, including 3–5 years in engineering leadership or director-level roles;
- Proven success managing offshore design teams and hybrid engineering delivery models;
- Deep technical expertise in FTTH architecture, aerial/buried routing, LLD/HLD design, and permit-ready delivery;
- Proficiency with engineering platforms such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, IQGeo, Vetro FiberMap, Google Earth/KMZ, and Smartsheet;
- In-depth knowledge of NESC standards, local permitting codes, and make-ready engineering practices;
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to lead distributed teams and work cross-functionally with PMO, construction, legal, permitting, and finance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with federally funded broadband programs (BEAD, RDOF);
- Familiarity with engineering quality assurance and process optimization;
- PMP, PE license, or telecom engineering certifications (preferred but not required).
Benefits
- Competitive executive compensation plus performance bonuses;
- Fully remote work with required travel for client and team alignment;
- Weekly payments;
- Company-provided technology and collaboration tools;
- Leadership growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding Engineering division;
- Opportunity to influence telecom infrastructure strategy and execution at a national level.
