Sr Engineering Director

About the position

Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States.

MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic Sr. Director of Engineering with expertise in Layer 1 wireless & wireline networks, 5G, LTE, PLTE, and OSP. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with program management, presales, and customer engagement experience, capable of driving RFP/RFI responses, leading engineering teams, and building strong relationships with Tier 1 operators. This role requires a hunter mindset to grow business and shape innovative solutions in a fast-evolving telecom market.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering, program management, and project teams.
• Drive presales, RFP/RFI responses, solution design, and executive presentations.
• Manage large-scale programs across 5G, LTE, PLTE, and OSP domains.
• Build and maintain senior customer relationships to expand business opportunities.
• Champion automation, AI/ML-driven optimization, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Shape strategy and technology roadmap aligned to market and customer priorities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years in telecom engineering, presales, and program management (required).
• Strong expertise in wireless/wireline, OSP, 5G, LTE, PLTE.
• Successful track record working with Tier 1 U.S. operators.
• Strong leadership, customer-facing, and communication skills.
• CCNA/CCNP or equivalent certifications a plus.

Desired Attributes

• Entrepreneurial, growth-driven mindset with a hunter mentality.
• Customer-first approach with proven success building long-term partnerships.
• Knowledge of 5G monetization, PLTE for enterprise, OSP modernization, edge/cloud, and automation at scale.
• Presentable, articulate, and able to simplify complex concepts for executives.
• Experience in enterprise network deployments is a plus.
• Excellent time management; organizational; plans work activities; sets goals and objectives; and develops realistic action plans for team
• Ability to travel as needed to perform duties of the position

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort:

Salary Guidelines: $165,000-$205,000/yr (DOE)

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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