Fiber Design Manager - Mission KS (Hybrid)

Manager, Fiber Design

Location : Mission, KS (Hybrid)

Position Type : Full-Time

Compensation : Competitive Pay

Benefits : Health, Vision, Basic Dental & Life Insurance, STD, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Training

Position Summary : The Manager of Fiber Design provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for fiber network design, construction support, and optimization. This role oversees the end-to-end design lifecycle—including route planning, permitting,   vendor management, and regulatory compliance—while managing high-performing teams and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct fiber network design and optimization, including project discovery, adherence to design standards, GIS, permitting, progress reporting, final build documentation and cost control via 3rd party design firms or internal resources.
• Take ownership of stakeholder communications related to engineering progress.
• Develop and execute design strategies aligned with business expansion, network deployment goals, and scalability requirements.
• Oversee GIS, CAD / AutoCAD, and asset management systems to ensure accurate records, documentation, and inventory.
• Optimize designs for constructability, cost efficiency, long-term maintainability, and compliance with ROW, easements, and regulatory standards.
• Audit projects for compliance standards.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors, contractors, customers, municipalities, and community stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of engineers, designers, and field staff; drive best practices and continuous improvement.  Roughly 6-10.
• Support M&A initiatives, network expansions, and integration planning as needed.
• Drive innovation in design processes using automation, advanced engineering tools, and data-driven reporting.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership in Operations, Construction, Finance, and Executive Management to align technical execution with strategic objectives.
• Represent the company in meetings with government entities, community stakeholders, and industry partners.

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Organization : Mercury Broadband is a leading provider of high-speed Internet and digital phone service. The Company was founded in Topeka, KS, after recognizing a need for Broadband Internet access in rural America. A hybrid approach to serving these "last-mile" customers was developed by extending high capacity fiberoptic networks with the range, reliability, and flexibility of carrier-class wireless technologies. Today Mercury Broadband’s rapidly expanding network is headquartered in Kansas City and provides Internet access to communities throughout five states across the Midwest.

Mercury Broadband is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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