Engineering Design Manager (Fiber)

Overview
We are seeking a strong, hands-on Engineering Design Manager to lead FIBER network design and engineering execution. This individual will play a critical role in transitioning all design and engineering functions in-house and will ultimately serve as the single point owner for design execution across their assigned network footprint.

Work Style

• Strong preference: In-office, embedded with engineers & CAD designers
• Hybrid option is possible after trust is established; Suggested 3 days minimum in office (Likely 90 days fully in office before hybrid is considered)

Core Responsibilities

People & Team Leadership

• Manage and develop a team of CAD Designers and Field Engineers (field data collection in-office CAD production).
• Build and mentor a long-term, career-oriented engineering team.
• Establish clear standards, accountability, and performance expectations.

Contractor & Vendor Oversight

• Oversee and manage third-party engineering firms.
• Evaluate performance, ensure quality deliverables, and close current oversight gaps.
• Transition outsourced functions to internal teams over time.

Design Quality & Risk Mitigation

• Oversee conceptual through final design packages.
• Identify and resolve issues prior to permitting to minimize risk.
• Reduce redesigns, cost overruns, and schedule delays through proactive review and quality control.

Jurisdictional Coordination

• Ensure early and ongoing engagement with counties, cities, and state agencies.
• Understand permitting and regulatory requirements upfront to prevent late-stage redesigns.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with jurisdictional authorities.

Network & Route Planning

• Partner with the Engineering Manager on route planning, easement acquisition, and fiber route design.
• Take full ownership of design and engineering execution for one half of the network footprint.

Strategic Impact

This role is instrumental in bringing all design and engineering operations in-house. The selected individual will become the accountable leader for design execution across their assigned network region, ensuring scalable processes, improved quality, and reduced project risk.

Required Qualifications

• Strong AutoCAD Civil experience (essential)
• Min 4-5 years of experience with fiber network design specifically
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams and earning trust across cross-functional groups.
• Experience overseeing engineering design quality from concept through final plans.
• Ability to operate effectively in aggressive, fast-paced, and evolving environments.
• Decisive, proactive, detail-oriented leadership style.

Ideal Profile

• Comfortable taking ownership and building structure where it may not yet exist.
• Strong communicator with the ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, and external stakeholders.
• Solutions-oriented with a focus on execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Relocation (this will only be considered on a candidate to candidate basis)

• Relocation packages are customized (not lump-sum, tax-efficient for the candidate)

Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Design Engineering in Telecom: 4 years (Required)
• AutoCAD design: 3 years (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Scottsbluff, NE 69361: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000