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Ziply Fiber · 3 hours ago

Director, Outside Plant & Engineering

Everett, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $190K/yr

10+ years exp

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. The Director of Outside Plant & Engineering leads teams responsible for designing and building scalable, cost-effective fiber networks, ensuring all designs meet technical and regulatory standards.

InternetManufacturingTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide the end-to-end program direction to organize, develop, and execute a program build across multiple functional teams

Develop and execute the fiber engineering design strategy in alignment with business expansion and network deployment goals

Provide input into long-term network strategy, capacity planning, and emerging technology adoption

Support market analysis diligence required for expansion initiatives

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, and oversee adherence to industry best practices and evolving standards in fiber network engineering

Ensure engineering work orders are designed in compliance with all company standards, NESC, Utility Pole Agreements, and municipal requirements, as well as public ROW or utility easements, and ensure compliance with permitting requirements, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Mitigate risks by proactively identifying engineering challenges and implementing solutions

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

Partner with construction, operations, product, and finance teams to align engineering design with deployment readiness and business objectives

Drive innovation in design methodologies, leveraging automation, GIS platforms, and advanced engineering tools, and implement best-in-class workflows to improve speed, accuracy, and efficiency of design deliverables. Establish and manage process indicators and performance metrics to optimize workflows

Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and regulatory developments to maintain competitive advantage

Occasional travel for activities such as out-of-town meetings, training, or outreach activities up to 10% of the time

Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization

Qualification

Fiber network engineeringConstruction-ready deliverablesLeadership/people managementGIS applicationsCAD toolsPermitting processesVendor managementCustomer service mindsetCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field

Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in fiber network engineering

Minimum of five (5) years in a leadership/people management capacity, with demonstrated experience mentoring, developing, and managing engineering teams

Proven expertise in large-scale fiber design, route and build planning, permitting, and construction-ready deliverables

Strong understanding of GIS applications, CAD tools, asset management systems, and engineering workflows

Experience managing internal teams and third-party engineering vendors

Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others

Knowledge of permitting processes, regulatory requirements, and compliance for fiber deployments

Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with executive leadership

Experience using fiber optic network documentation tools

Understanding of network Engineering and inventory tools

Ability to travel occasionally (up to 10% of the time)

The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday with weekend availability as needed to complete the essential duties of this role

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and satisfactory driving record