Director of Engineering – Fiber (FTTH), OSP

Location: Remote / Nationwide (U.S.)

The Opportunity

Ready to speed-build America’s fiber future? Our client is a fast-growing, tech-enabled infrastructure firm that designs and delivers large-scale fiber networks for carriers, utilities, hyperscalers, and public-sector partners. As Director of Engineering you will own technical strategy, process excellence, and team performance for multi-state FTTH and outside-plant programs—directly impacting how millions of people connect every day.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• High impact, high visibility. Lead national programs that bring next-generation broadband to underserved communities.
• Modern toolset. Leverage GIS-driven design automation and workflow orchestration to cut cycle times and boost quality.
• People first culture. Coach and grow a talented mix of on-shore and off-shore engineers while shaping an ownership-minded culture.
• Remote flexibility. Work anywhere in the U.S. with periodic travel for key client and team touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical and people leadership for multi-disciplinary engineering teams producing FTTH, metro, and long-haul fiber designs
• Convert program goals into actionable scope, schedules, capacity models, and margin targets
• Standardize workflows and KPIs—productivity, first-pass yield, SLA adherence—across regions
• Partner with construction, permitting, and customer success teams to remove roadblocks and keep projects on track
• Drive continuous improvement by introducing automation, GIS optimization, and other process enhancements that reduce rework
• Serve as senior engineering voice with clients, agencies, and utilities—owning status reports, technical escalations, and bid inputs
• Recruit, mentor, and retain managers, team leads, and high-potential engineers—building a pipeline of future leaders
• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards for outside-plant design

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive fiber network engineering experience within telecom, utility, or EPC environments
• 5+ years leading multi-site engineering teams (managing managers)
• Expert knowledge of FTTH and OSP best practices (make-ready, pole & conduit routing, permitting workflows, GIS-based design)
• Proven success managing dashboards, KPIs, and budgets in a rapid-growth setting
• Proficiency with modern GIS, CAD, or workflow/automation platforms
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Preferred Extras

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience supporting hyperscale data-center interconnect or federal broadband funding programs
• Background recruiting and managing geographically distributed or outsourced engineering resources

What We Offer

• Competitive base + performance bonus + full benefits
• 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and paid parental leave
• Career runway in a PE-backed company scaling nationwide
• Mission-driven team committed to connecting every community

About Blue Signal:  

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