Director – Network Access Construction, Engineering

AT&T

Director leading wireline network engineering and construction teams for AT&T. Overseeing project management and optimization of network infrastructure in California.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $210,600 - $316,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading wireline network engineering and construction projects, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of fiber infrastructure while managing budgets and workforce planning. Focuses on continuous improvement in quality, safety, and network performance.

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Wireline Network EngineeringNetwork Construction ManagementTelecommunications InfrastructureBudget ManagementContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Network ImplementationNetwork OptimizationProject ManagementCapacity ManagementEngineering Design

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam ManagementCommunication

Industry Keywords

Fiber InfrastructureTelecommunications OperationsSafety StandardsCost-Effective DeliveryQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead teams responsible for wireline network engineering, construction, implementation, optimization, and network transformation activities across a defined geography.
Drive safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of fiber and network infrastructure while ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Oversee the planning, design, construction, implementation, and optimization of wireline network infrastructure.
Direct large-scale engineering and construction projects and programs.
Manage capital and expense budgets, workforce planning, and capacity management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, safety, cycle times, efficiency, and network performance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired.
10+ years of related experience in wireline network engineering, construction, implementation, operations, telecommunications infrastructure, or a related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
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
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)