Director – Network Access Construction & Engineering

AT&T

Director leading the end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of 5G network infrastructure at AT&T. Responsible for RAN engineering and performance across multiple markets.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeAlpharetta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $188,100 - $282,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop high-performing, multi-layered RAN engineering organizations across multiple markets, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Own market-level accountability for RAN design, optimization, deployment, and network performance outcomes that drive customer experience.
Direct execution of large-scale capital programs including 5G expansion, C-Band deployment, densification, modernization, and Fiber integration initiatives.
Translate national and regional network strategies into actionable engineering roadmaps and prioritized market-level build plans.
Partner cross-functionally with Construction & Engineering, Transport, Operations, Vendor Management, and Product teams to accelerate deployment velocity and improve outcomes.
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, environmental, and construction standards through strong governance, field oversight, and vendor accountability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Deep expertise in RAN technologies including LTE and 5G NR, with strong understanding of network design, optimization, and deployment processes.
Experience leading large-scale wireless and wireline network engineering and construction initiatives.
Proven ability to execute complex, multi-year capital programs while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
Strong knowledge of network performance management, including accessibility, retainability, throughput, coverage, and customer experience metrics.
Experience managing OEM and vendor partners to deliver on performance, quality, and schedule commitments.
Ability to analyze data and performance trends to drive prioritization and continuous improvement.
10+ years of related experience in network engineering, construction, or infrastructure leadership roles.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

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Hard Skills & Tools

RAN technologiesLTE5G NRnetwork designnetwork optimizationnetwork deploymentnetwork performance managementdata analysiscapital program executionwireless and wireline engineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingperformance managementsuccession planningcross-functional collaborationvendor managementcontinuous improvementaccountability