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 ResponsibilitiesBuild & 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 & ExecutionPartner 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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