Engineering ManagerViaero 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the growth and maturation of Viaero's internal engineering and design teamDevelop workflows, standards, and best practices to support a fully in-house modelIdentify opportunities to bring outsourced engineering work in-house over timePartner with leadership on headcount planning, capability gaps, and team structureCreate a sustainable, scalable engineering organization that supports long-term network expansionTeam Leadership & DevelopmentManage and mentor in-house CAD designers and field engineersEstablish accountability, performance expectations, and career development pathsFoster a collaborative, in-office engineering cultureBuild a team oriented toward long-term careers, not short-term project workEngineering Oversight & Quality ControlReview and approve conceptual and final fiber designs prior to permittingIdentify and eliminate design errors early to reduce rework and cost overrunsEnsure designs meet construction feasibility, safety, and regulatory requirementsMaintain consistency and quality across all design deliverablesContractor & Vendor Transition ManagementOversee third-party engineering firms during the transition to an in-house modelReview outsourced work for accuracy, compliance, and constructabilityServe as escalation point for vendor performance and quality issuesGradually reduce dependence on outside vendors by building internal expertiseJurisdictional & Regulatory CoordinationEnsure early engagement with county, state, and municipal jurisdictionsUnderstand permitting, ROW, and local regulatory requirementsBuild strong, long-term relationships with permitting authoritiesPrevent late-stage redesigns caused by jurisdictional non-complianceNetwork Planning & ExecutionPartner with leadership on Fiber route planning, easement acquisition, Network expansion strategy.
Support scalable network growth and long-term reliability initiatives.Required QualificationsStrong experience with AutoCAD CivilBackground in fiber network design, telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure engineeringProven experience building, scaling, or restructuring technical teamsDemonstrated ability to transition work from vendors to internal teamsComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environmentStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsPreferred QualificationsExperience scaling engineering or design teams in-housePrior ownership of engineering workflows, standards, or departmental buildoutsFamiliarity with permitting, ROW processes, and jurisdictional coordinationExperience supporting large-scale fiber or infrastructure buildouts