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Director Engineering Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...

The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...

Activity Director

Salem, OR · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed ... Provides direct supervision for Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and ...

Activity Director

Salem, OR · On-site

$22.50/hr

Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed ... Provides direct supervision for Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and ...

Activity Director

Mcminnville, OR · On-site

$19.50 - $26.50/hr

Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed ... Provides direct supervision for Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and ...

Activity Director

Salem, OR · On-site

$19 - $26.25/hr

Must be knowledgeable in evaluating residents' needs and able to adjust programming as needed ... Provides direct supervision for Community Programming staff, including hiring, evaluation, and ...

Director, Data Engineering We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities ...

Director, Data Engineering We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders, dedicated to making an impact and creating an extraordinary experience for their Homeowners, Communities ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for director engineering in Salem, OR is $195,690.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $142,200.00 and $254,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Director Engineering job openings in Salem, OR as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $195,690 per year, or $94.1 per hour.

Director of Engineering

W3Global Inc.

Salem, OR

$140K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:

The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning while ensuring superior quality and safety standards in the production of fiber optic plant design and engineering. This individual is responsible for establishing performance standards, driving accountability, facilitating training, fostering effective communication, and adapting to evolving business needs. An individual with a strong background in all facets of cable, fiber-to-the-home, telephony, engineering, and operations, who is also an inspirational and effective leader, will be the ideal candidate.

Responsibilities

  • Define, track, and ensure accountability to key production and quality metrics for OSP engineers, GIS technicians, and project management teams.

  • Oversee production of all engineering work orders within assigned geographic areas. Ensure engineering work orders are designed in compliance with company standards, NESC, municipal requirements, public ROW, and utility easements. Confirm project cost estimates are accurate and release work orders to Construction in time to meet commitment dates.

  • Lead all pre-construction joint-use related activities.

  • Collaborate with pole owners and other licensees on joint-use efforts and issue remedies as needed.

  • Work with internal staff and foreign pole owners to negotiate and/or modify joint-use agreements as necessary.

  • Partner with Engineers, GIS, and Operations employees to procure necessary Right of Way (RoW) permissions, easements, permits, and navigate related challenges as they arise.

  • Partner with Construction and Installation & Maintenance Management to ensure adherence to all applicable joint-use guidelines and standards; conduct post-construction QA/QC inspections as needed.

  • Monitor project performance, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.

  • Oversee hiring, coaching, mentoring, and training programs for employees while partnering with HR on employee performance development.

  • Develop internal standard operating procedures to improve operational efficiency.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering processes and team performance.

  • Partner with Finance & Accounting to develop, maintain, and adhere to departmental budgets.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in all facets of cable, fiber optic, telephony engineering, planning, and construction.

  • 5+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.

  • Ability to read and comprehend telecommunications-based technical drawings and documents.

  • Experience with process improvements within the telecommunications industry.

  • Advanced understanding of permitting processes for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.

  • Demonstrated experience as a metric-driven leader with strong problem-solving skills, balancing performance and quality while clearly communicating expectations to teams and management.

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers across departments.

  • Experience managing capital budgets.

  • Strong GIS experience preferred.

  • Commitment to maintaining impeccable integrity standards for self and team members.

  • Ability to adapt and function effectively, with limited oversight, in challenging and changing environments.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain issues to all levels of employees.

  • Ability to travel occasionally overnight.

  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft and Google applications, including Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


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About W3Global

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W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs. As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Frisco, TX, US

Year founded

2006