Position Summary
An expanding telecommunications infrastructure organization is seeking a Director of OSP Engineering to oversee the planning, design, and permitting of fiber network infrastructure. This leader will guide a team responsible for developing scalable network designs that support continued broadband expansion across multiple markets.
The role requires a strategic leader who can build effective engineering processes, maintain strong relationships with municipalities and regulatory bodies, and ensure engineering activities support construction timelines and long-term network performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead all outside plant engineering functions including fiber network design, field engineering, drafting, and permitting coordination.
- Manage and develop an engineering organization consisting of internal staff and third-party design partners.
- Ensure engineering deliverables are accurate, complete, and aligned with construction schedules.
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of engineering work to support ongoing network build programs.
- Oversee planning and management of fiber capacity and network routing.
- Implement processes that maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across engineering deliverables.
- Build relationships with municipalities, utilities, and other governing bodies to support permitting and right-of-way approvals.
- Coordinate closely with construction, operations, and vendor teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Monitor key operational metrics related to engineering output, project readiness, and cost efficiency.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for engineering staff.
Team Leadership
The Director will lead a growing engineering organization consisting of design engineers, permitting professionals, and administrative support personnel. The team includes both direct and indirect reports supporting the overall outside plant engineering function.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in telecommunications, outside plant engineering, or fiber network construction
- Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and supporting large-scale infrastructure deployments
- Strong understanding of fiber network architecture and outside plant design principles
- Experience working with permitting processes and municipal stakeholders
- Ability to lead multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
- Experience with engineering and network design platforms such as GIS, CAD, ESRI, Vetro, or similar tools
Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to play a key leadership role in the development and expansion of next-generation fiber infrastructure while building and shaping a growing engineering organization.