Viaero is seeking an ISP/OSP 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 IND123