Director of Engineering – Fiber Design

Role Overview

• Oversee the execution of all Engineering management activities to ensure effectiveness of end-to-end delivery in terms of timelines, budgets, and quality of build.
• Responsible for managing and ensuring all internal/external market Engineering teams deliver weekly/monthly HHP production commitments.
• Design fiber outside plant networks and ensure that designs and deployments are in accordance with company policy and industry standards (FTTH, fiber access networks, and fiber backbone networks).
• Assign resources, managing coordinating subcontractor activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, and contract specifications.
• Develop resource plans, evaluate capacity needs against delivery goals, and plan delivery timelines based on resources.
• Coordinate outside plant engineering activities with other utilities, municipalities, or property owners.
• Develop plan to secure all permits and pole attachments working closely with contractors, designers, pole owners and federal, state, and local agencies.
• Ensure the team fully understands project scope details, identify, and anticipate potential risks and unknowns in meeting delivery commitments (timeline, budget and/or quality), and prepare and implement mitigation plans in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Exhibit great financial acumen in the planning and administration of annual capital budgets for expansion and FTTH development.
• Analyze data and come up with wise operational and commercial judgments, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of those choices to internal stakeholders, clients, and property owners.
• Partner with the Supply Chain department to develop a strategic sourcing approach and effectively manage the entire material procurement lifecycle, including forecasting, ordering, merchandise returns, etc.
• Establish strong relationships with key partners and constituents across the organization to meet goals and objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all construction and design standards.
• Ensure standard invoicing/approval processes are followed and in place for all projects and as-builts are submitted accurately and timely.
• Establish and direct quality control programs for construction that are consistent with corporate construction/design standards in the markets.
• Develop and maintain good relations with local utilities, vendors, contractors, and government agencies.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards.
• Observe, promote, and audit company safety procedures and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines at all times.
• Identify engineering opportunities and promote change and initiate ideas.
• Demonstrates and holds employees accountable for stewardship of the brand to include embodiment of the client’s way by ensuring appropriate use of the brand (name, logo, company, appearance, and attitude) within their respective team and organization.

Requirements

• BS degree in a relevant engineering or technology field is required.
• 10 or more years of experience in the telecommunications industry is required.
• Fiber engineering background
• Strong project management experience
• Advanced Knowledge of FTTH Networks
• Fiber Optic design, read and interpret utility data and maps.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional team leadership skills with a proven ability to supervise and motivate others.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA rules and regulations, both federal and state
• Advanced knowledge of Federal Communications Commission regulations
• Advanced knowledge of Fiber Optic theory
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code
• Organizational Agility
• Strategic Agility

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO and 11 holidays annually
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Recognition Program