Ops & Engineering Dir

MasTec Communications Group•Cary, NC

12h

About The Position

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. We provide wireless and wireline communication services at scale, including cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services. We are seeking a Director of Operations & Engineering to lead engineering delivery, team performance, and technical oversight across a multi-state telecom infrastructure environment. This role requires a strong people leader with deep telecom engineering credibility, multi-state engineering support experience, and the ability to drive accountability, workload execution, and operational consistency. The Director of Operations & Engineering will lead engineering teams responsible for structural and A&E support across wireless and related infrastructure programs. This individual will oversee staff performance, workload distribution, quality, production output, and engineering standards while partnering closely with operations, project management, and executive leadership. This role is ideal for a leader who can balance technical authority, people leadership, and operational ownership in a fast-paced national environment.

Requirements

10+ years of engineering experience in telecom, wireless infrastructure, structural engineering, or related infrastructure environments
5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams, production, and delivery
Strong experience in telecom structural engineering, including tower analysis, mount analysis, modification design, foundations, rooftop structures, and related systems
Experience leading engineering operations across multiple states or regions
Demonstrated ability to manage people, priorities, and performance in a deadline-driven environment
Strong background in quality review, engineering standards, and operational process improvement
Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Nice To Haves

Experience with resource planning, staffing, budgeting, forecasting, or utilization management preferred
Prior experience in wireless infrastructure, A&E, OSP, DAS, small cell, or related telecom programs strongly preferred
Exposure to EV charging, power, or adjacent infrastructure programs is a plus
Multi-state licensure strongly preferred
NCEES record or ability to obtain additional state licenses quickly preferred
Experience with tools such as tnxTower, RISA 3D, Enercalc, AutoCAD, or similar engineering platforms preferred
Familiarity with TIA, ANSI, IBC, AISC, and related industry standards preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering staff across structural, A&E, and related support functions
Drive team accountability, workload execution, and on-time delivery across multiple markets
Oversee engineering quality, technical consistency, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and client requirements
Manage staffing plans, resource forecasting, and workload balancing across internal and external teams
Support hiring, mentoring, coaching, and performance management of engineers and related staff
Provide technical leadership in structural analysis, modification design, mount analysis, tower analysis, and related telecom infrastructure engineering activities
Partner with operations and project leadership to resolve project challenges, improve execution, and reduce delivery risk
Support proposal review, scope planning, and engineering input for new and existing business opportunities
Help expand and support growth initiatives, including emerging infrastructure sectors such as EV charging and related programs
Maintain strong collaboration with internal stakeholders, clients, and external engineering/vendor partners
Support multi-state engineering operations, including licensure planning and engineering sign/seal requirements where applicable