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.

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