Remote Senior Fiber & Digital Infrastructure Strategist

AECO; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Technology Advisor to lead planning, design and delivery of outside plant fiber infrastructure. You will provide technical leadership to engineering, GIS and telecom design teams, directing complex projects for hyperscale, data center, and utility clients.

You will mentor staff, support proposals and client presentations, and drive continuous improvement with digital tools, GIS platforms and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen delivery performance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Engineering, Information Technology or closely related field
• Prior experience in planning, design, and delivery of outside plant (OSP) and fiber optic infrastructure programs
• Experience in all cycles of business development, pursuit and capture strategy, client management and client development

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of outside plant (OSP) and fiber optic infrastructure programs.
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC leadership for engineering, GIS, and telecommunications design teams.
• Advise clients on fiber network architecture, design standards, constructability, and risk mitigation.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams across engineering, GIS, project management, and field operations.
• Support proposal development, technical approaches, scope definition, staffing strategies, and client presentations.
• Develop and implement quality management processes, training programs, and operational best practices.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders, contractors, utility owners, and permitting agencies to ensure successful project execution.
• Review project schedules, budgets, resource forecasts, and delivery performance to maintain project objectives.
• Mentor technical staff and project managers while supporting workforce development and onboarding initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital tools, automation, GIS platforms, and AI-enabled workflows to improve project delivery efficiency.

Skills

Fiber network engineering

Project and program management

Technical QA/QC leadership

GIS and data management

Client relationship management

Proposal development and capture

Team leadership and mentoring

Education

BA/BS in Engineering, Information Technology or related field

Experience in planning, design and delivery of OSP & fiber optic infrastructure

Experience in business development, pursuit and client management

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Technology Advisor to lead planning, design and delivery of outside plant fiber infrastructure. You will provide technical leadership to engineering, GIS and telecom design teams, directing complex projects for hyperscale, data center, and utility clients.

You will mentor staff, support proposals and client presentations, and drive continuous improvement with digital tools, GIS platforms and AI-enabled workflows to strengthen delivery performance.