Utilities One Inc

Director of Engineering

Remote

Full-time

About This Job

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

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Lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams including OSP Design, QA/QC, GIS, Permitting, and Make-Ready support;

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Oversee offshore design teams, establishing workflows, production expectations, and seamless integration with onshore operations;

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Develop and implement standardized engineering workflows, documentation, and QA processes ensuring accuracy, compliance, and buildability;

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Manage engineering project timelines, resource planning, and delivery tracking across multiple markets and clients;

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Serve as a strategic and technical partner to internal teams and external clients, including national ISPs, utilities, and broadband grant programs (BEAD, RDOF);

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Optimize engineering output using performance metrics, process automation, and cloud-based collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, Vetro, IQGeo, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD;

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Lead workforce planning: recruiting, mentoring, evaluating, and growing domestic and offshore engineering teams;

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Ensure compliance with NESC, NEC, joint-use standards, and jurisdictional permitting codes;

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Provide executive reporting on production status, risks, capacity, and design readiness;

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Support proposal development, margin control, and national expansion strategies in partnership with leadership and business development teams.

Requirements

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10+ years of telecom OSP engineering experience, including 3–5 years in engineering leadership or director-level roles;

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Proven success managing offshore design teams and hybrid engineering delivery models;

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Deep technical expertise in FTTH architecture, aerial/buried routing, LLD/HLD design, and permit-ready delivery;

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Proficiency with engineering platforms such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, IQGeo, Vetro FiberMap, Google Earth/KMZ, and Smartsheet;

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In-depth knowledge of NESC standards, local permitting codes, and make-ready engineering practices;

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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

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Experience with federally funded broadband programs (BEAD, RDOF);

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Familiarity with engineering quality assurance and process optimization;

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PMP, PE license, or telecom engineering certifications (preferred but not required).

Benefits

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Competitive executive compensation plus performance bonuses;

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Fully remote work with required travel for client and team alignment;

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Weekly payments;

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Company-provided technology and collaboration tools;

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Leadership growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding Engineering division;

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Opportunity to influence telecom infrastructure strategy and execution at a national level.

Director of Engineering

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