Director of Fiber Engineering

DIRECTOR OF FIBER ENGINEERING 

Department: OSP 

Reports To: SVP-OSP 
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Director of Fiber Engineering will lead the planning, design, and support execution of fiber network infrastructure to support Vero Fiber’s national growth strategy. This role is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end engineering design process, ensuring network designs are scalable, cost-effective, and meet both technical and regulatory standards. The Director will manage internal design teams and external partners, driving innovation, quality, and efficiency in fiber engineering practices. This role will need expertise in fiber network design with strong leadership skills, operational excellence, and a strategic mindset to enable large-scale deployment and long-term network sustainability. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Engineering Design Leadership 
• Develop and execute the fiber engineering design strategy in alignment with business expansion and network deployment goals. 
• Oversee end-to-end design processes, including route planning, permitting, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Ensure designs are optimized for scalability, cost efficiency, constructability, and long-term maintainability. 
• Establish and enforce engineering design standards, documentation practices, and quality control measures. 
• Team & Vendor Management 
• Lead and mentor a team of engineering managers, designers, and support staff to deliver high-quality network designs on schedule. 
• Manage relationships with external engineering vendors, contractors, and consultants, ensuring alignment with company standards and project timelines. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization. 
• Strategic Planning & Execution 
• Partner with construction, operations, product, and finance teams to align engineering design with deployment readiness and business objectives. 
• Provide input into long-term network strategy, capacity planning, and emerging technology adoption. 
• Support M&A and market expansion initiatives with engineering due diligence and integration planning. 
• Risk Management & Compliance 
• Ensure compliance with permitting requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations. 
• Mitigate risks by proactively identifying engineering challenges and implementing solutions. 
• Oversee adherence to industry best practices and evolving standards in fiber network engineering. 
• Innovation & Process Optimization 
• Drive innovation in design methodologies, leveraging automation, GIS platforms, and advanced engineering tools. 
• Implement best-in-class workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency of design deliverables. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments to maintain competitive advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES   

There are several competencies required to be successful in this position. The following are some of the most important definitions of each are included at the end of this job posting: Communication, Detail-Orientation, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, and Willingness to learn.   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 10+ years of progressive experience in fiber network engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity. 
• Proven expertise in large-scale fiber design, route planning, permitting, and construction-ready deliverables. 
• Strong understanding of GIS applications, CAD tools, asset management systems, and engineering workflows. 
• Experience managing internal teams and third-party engineering vendors. 
• Knowledge of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and compliance for fiber deployments. 
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with executive leadership. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field required; Master’s preferred. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. 

JOB DETAILS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This role requires the ability to travel occasionally for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities up to 10% of the time. 
• This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment. 
• This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time. 
• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with weekend availability as needed to complete the core duties of the role. 
• This position is Remote. 
• This is an Exempt position. 
• This is a management position. 

CORE COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS     

Communication: Communication as a core competency ensures someone can provide accurate and understandable information to others. Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose. When and individual communicates effectively, both the sender and receiver feel satisfied. Communication occurs in many forms, including verbal and non-verbal, written, visual, and listening.    

All employees should be able to explain simple information clearly. Advanced communicators are able to build relationships across the organization, practice active listening (giving their full attention in a communication exchange), and ensure their messaging is clear, correct, complete, concise, and compassionate.     

Detail-Oriented: Detail-oriented employees are accurate, punctual, self-organized, and generally highly professional. At a basic level, detail-oriented workers meet deadlines and produce work with few errors. Advanced qualities include organizing project teams to get the most out of every participant, assessing project requirements, and creating detailed plans.     

Teamwork: Employees who have a competency in teamwork are able to balance team and individual responsibilities and remain objective and open to differing opinions and other views. Employees with teamwork as a core competency can seamlessly work within a team to achieve common goals.   

Team-oriented workers support others and promote a healthy working atmosphere because they understand their responsibilities and carry out duties as directed. Advanced competencies involve fostering teamwork, like working to build relationships within teams and bridging the gaps between departments within the same organization, as well as providing and welcoming feedback from colleagues.   

Problem-Solving: People with strong problem-solving skills can implement strategic solutions and communicate strategies to colleagues with ease. Most employees are able to identify problems as they arise and notify managers. More advanced problem-solving skills involve identifying and solving problems with minimal input from others or even anticipating problems before they arise. In the best cases, an employee can detect patterns of similar problems and create proactive strategies.   

Willingness to learn: These employees are open to continuous learning. They seek to improve their skills at every opportunity.   

Basic-level employees build skills for a single role, while intermediate competency for this kind of team member involves seeking more advanced knowledge to use in future challenges. Higher-level employees constantly refine their skills to reflect external developments.