Engineering Manager

SQUAN; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SQUAN is seeking a Senior Leader to direct a team of telecommunications engineers and technicians in Conway, AR. You will drive engineering strategies, ensure project timelines and budgets, and oversee system design to meet industry standards.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom engineering with at least 3 years in management, strong leadership, and ability to coordinate across IT, operations, and vendors. This position blends technical oversight with executive reporting and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems, components and architecture
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, Microsoft Suite, AutoCAD

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of telecommunications engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate to develop and implement engineering strategies, goals, and objectives.
• Ensure timeline, financial and quality compliance on projects
• Oversee the design of telecommunications systems.
• Understand and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering issues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously from concept to completion.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and external vendors.
• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure reliability and performance of telecommunications systems.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards and procedures.
• Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external customers.
• Address and resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely manner.
• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications/Electrical Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

• Lead and mentor a team of telecommunications engineers and technicians.


• Collaborate to develop and implement engineering strategies, goals, and objectives.


• Ensure timeline, financial and quality compliance on projects


• Technical Oversight:


• Oversee the design of telecommunications systems.


• Understand and ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.


• Conduct technical reviews and provide guidance on complex engineering issues.


• Collaboration and Time Management:


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from initial concept through to completion.


• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and external vendors.


• Prepare and present project status reports to senior management.


• Quality Assurance:


• Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure the reliability and performance of telecommunications systems.


• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address potential issues.


• Develop and enforce engineering standards and procedures.


• Customer Support:


• Provide technical support and expertise to internal and external customers.


• Address and resolve customer complaints and issues in a timely manner.


• Foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in telecommunications engineering, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.


• Strong knowledge of telecommunications systems, components and architecture.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.


• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as ArcGIS, Microsoft suite, AutoCAD.

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