Director of Engineering

Utilities One isseeking 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.

Requirements

• 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.