Manager, OSP Engineering

Everett, United States | Posted on 09/10/2026

• Department Name Fiber Design & Construction
• Industry Telecommunications
• Country United States
• State/Province Washington

We're building the fiber network you deserve. Consistently fast, refreshingly straightforward and givingyou control. From our home base in Kirkland, Washington, we're connecting overone million homes and businesses across the states we serve with fiber internet that works the way it should. No gimmicks, no gotchas. Internet shouldn’t getin the way of life: it should make it better.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected livesof the communities weserve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, arefreshinglygreat customer experience,andaffordableplans thatputcustomersin charge.

As ourstate-of-the-artfiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize ourgoals.

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• flexible spending account
• paid sick leave and paid time off
• parental leave
• quarterly performance bonus
• training
• career growth and education reimbursement programs

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choosewhatisbest for them,andwesupportemployeesin implementing new ideasand solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seekways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest,human communication.

The Manager, Outside Plant(OSP) Engineering will be responsible for managing OSP Engineering activities performed by both Ziply employees and engineering vendors, ensuring that work performed meets or exceeds quality standards and projects are completed perdesign, on-time and within the allocated budget. This position requires strong teamwork within the Construction Department, as well as cross-collaboration with other departments across the organization.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range ofduties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Lead an Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering team and provide leadership and mentorship through coaching, feedback, development goalsand performance management.
• Accountable for the staffing, schedules and compliance associated with OSP engineering and construction activities, alongwith the safety and quality of work performed.
• Oversee production of all engineering work orders within an assigned geographic area. Ensure engineering work orders are designed in compliance with all company standards, NESC, and municipal requirements, as well as public ROW or utility easements. Confirm project cost estimates are accurate. Release work orders to Construction in time to meet commitment dates.
• Manage Engineering process and documentation through project completion.

• Identify permitting authorities based on proposed routes including municipalities, government entities, utility ownersand any other agencies who have authority over the right-of-way in which we are proposing to construct. Oversee the completion of necessary permit applications.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.
• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Coordinate with State, local municipalities, and utilities.
• Verify contractor’s invoices for accuracy and process to AP in a timely manner.

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum ofeight (6) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including quoting,permitting and other pre-construction activities.
• Developedleadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Experience using fiber optic network documentation tools.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties,and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, autoinsurance, and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

• Experience managing capital budgets.

• Must…