Job Description
BACKHAUL DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Department: Outside Plant
POSITION SUMMARY The Backhaul Development Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end management of the company’s national backhaul and access infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on project management, vendor coordination, and cross-functional execution. This role leads the planning, procurement, and implementation of transport and backhaul projects that enable scalable service delivery, new market expansion, and reliable connectivity between market nodes and the core network. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical knowledge with proven project leadership capabilities to deliver critical infrastructure on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES Backhaul Network Management - Plan, procure, and manage leased transport circuits, dark fiber leases, and IRUs to support network growth and performance requirements.
- Monitor utilization, latency, and availability of backhaul links; recommend upgrades or optimization strategies.
- Oversee maintenance and lifecycle management of existing backhaul assets.
Vendor and Carrier Engagement - Manage new/existing relationships with fiber providers, transport carriers, and third-party infrastructure partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for backhaul and access vendors; oversee contract execution, performance tracking, and compliance with SLAs.
- Negotiate lease terms, circuit pricing, construction schedules, and penalties for delays or outages.
Strategic Planning & Support - Provide subject matter expertise to Sales and Business Development teams for custom builds and market expansion.
- Provide technical input on capacity planning, redundancy, and failover paths.
- Contribute to the development and enforcement of network standards, policies, and best practices.
Project Management - Lead the planning and execution of all backhaul projects, including new connections, capacity upgrades, and infrastructure migrations.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budget allocations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network engineering, OSP, and vendors to ensure project milestones are met.
- Maintain ongoing risk assessments, status reports, and executive-level updates for internal stakeholders.
- Own project documentation including SOWs, change orders, and post-project evaluations.
- Maintain accurate records of circuit inventories, site buildouts, and route diagrams in inventory and OSS systems.
CORE COMPETENCIES There are several competencies required to be successful in this position. The following are some of the most important and definitions of each are included at the end of this job posting:
Project Management ,
Detail-Orientation , and
Business Acumen .
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure planning and operations, preferably within a telecom service provider.
- Strong understanding of Layer 1/2 transport technologies including fiber optics, DWDM, Carrier Ethernet, and MPLS.
- Experience working with carriers and dark fiber providers; contract negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficient in network planning tools and circuit inventory systems.
- Excellent project management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge of GIS platforms a plus.
JOB DETAILS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - This role requires Moderate travel up to 25% of the time for activities such as out-of-town meetings, trainings, projects, client meetings, or outreach activities. Some travel may require the employee to work weekends or holidays.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Valid Driver’s license and ability to pass an MVR screen.
- This is a staff position.
- This is an Exempt position.
- This is a Full-Time position.
- This is a Remote position.
- The schedule for this position is generally Monday through Friday during standard business hours but may require nighttime or weekend availability as needed to fulfill the core duties of the role.
- This position requires the ability to work outdoors in various extreme weather conditions, such as extreme heat or cold, rain or snow.
- This position requires the ability to stand, walk, and climb on uneven surfaces and ladders for extended periods of time.
- This position requires the ability to sit and work at a desk for extended periods of time, using a computer and other office equipment.
- This position requires the ability to perform fine motor tasks, such as typing or using a mouse, for extended period of time.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Base pay is paid at an annual salary rate. The range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.
- This position pay be eligible for a 5% discretionary bonus in line with the Company’s bonus policy.
- Paid Life Insurance, medical plans, PTO, holidays.
- Dental and vision options.
- 401(k) with match.
ABOUT VERO Vero Broadband was formed to fill a need in unserviceable and underserved communities where access to affordable, reliable broadband simply does not exist. Our goal is to bring the highest quality fiber optic-based broadband services to these communities. In addition, Vero strives to enhance communities by becoming an active partner in these communities by adding jobs, supporting local causes, and helping improve the connectivity of schools and rural healthcare as well.
NOTICES Vero participates in E-Verify. Vero will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information about E-Verify, please visit:
This position requires the ability to pass a standard background check upon offer of position.
At least 2 professional references are required.
CORE COMPETENCY DEFINITIONS - Project Management : Employees with a competency in project management are able to develop project plans, coordinate projects, communicate changes and progress, completes project on time and budget, and generally manage project team activities.
- Detail-Orientation : Detail-oriented employees are accurate, punctual, self-organized, and generally highly professional. At a basic level, detail-oriented workers meet deadlines and produce work with few errors. Advanced qualities include organizing project teams to get the most out of every participant, assessing project requirements, and creating detailed plans.
- Business Acumen: Employees with business acumen understand business implications of decisions and will display an orientation towards profitability, or the best decision for the company. These individuals are able to demonstrate knowledge of the market and competition and align their work with the strategic goals of the company.
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Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Local area, Remote job, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,