Fiber Engineering Manager

Viaero is seeking an Engineering Manager to build, scale, and internalize its fiber network engineering and design division. This role is responsible not only for managing current in-house CAD designers and field engineers, but for intentionally expanding internal capabilities and reducing long-term reliance on third-party engineering vendors.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who wants to take ownership of a growing division-establishing processes, improving quality, mentoring talent, and scaling a team that supports Viaero s long-term network growth. The Engineering Manager will oversee Viaero s network footprint and play a key role in transforming engineering into a fully in-house, high-performing function.

Key Responsibilities

Build & Scale the Engineering Division

Lead the growth and maturation of Viaero s internal engineering and design team

Develop workflows, standards, and best practices to support a fully in-house model

Identify opportunities to bring outsourced engineering work in-house over time

Partner with leadership on headcount planning, capability gaps, and team structure

Create a sustainable, scalable engineering organization that supports long-term network expansion

Team Leadership & Development

Manage and mentor in-house CAD designers and field engineers

Establish accountability, performance expectations, and career development paths

Foster a collaborative, in-office engineering culture

Build a team oriented toward long-term careers, not short-term project work

Engineering Oversight & Quality Control

Review and approve conceptual and final fiber designs prior to permitting

Identify and eliminate design errors early to reduce rework and cost overruns

Ensure designs meet construction feasibility, safety, and regulatory requirements

Maintain consistency and quality across all design deliverables

Contractor & Vendor Transition Management

Oversee third-party engineering firms during the transition to an in-house model

Review outsourced work for accuracy, compliance, and constructability

Serve as escalation point for vendor performance and quality issues

Gradually reduce dependence on outside vendors by building internal expertise

Jurisdictional & Regulatory Coordination

Ensure early engagement with county, state, and municipal jurisdictions

Understand permitting, ROW, and local regulatory requirements

Build strong, long-term relationships with permitting authorities

Prevent late-stage redesigns caused by jurisdictional non-compliance

Network Planning & Execution

Partner with leadership on Fiber route planning, easement acquisition, Network expansion strategy. Support scalable network growth and long-term reliability initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Strong experience with AutoCAD Civil

Background in fiber network design, telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure engineering

Proven experience building, scaling, or restructuring technical teams

Demonstrated ability to transition work from vendors to internal teams

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience scaling engineering or design teams in-house

Prior ownership of engineering workflows, standards, or departmental buildouts

Familiarity with permitting, ROW processes, and jurisdictional coordination

Experience supporting large-scale fiber or infrastructure buildouts

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