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U.S. Navy

Engineering Duty Officer

Mobile, AL · On-site

... network. Job responsibilities could include: * Conducting research on high-priority operational ... Naval Academy. It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA ...

Windstream

Sales Director-Uniti Fiber

Mobile, AL · On-site

This role partners cross-functionally with Sales Engineering, Operations, Marketing, Service ... network, connectivity, technology, or related B2B solutions environment. * 3+ years of people ...

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Sr. Cabin Retrofit Solutions Engineer

Mobile, AL

$103K - $142K/yr

Direct exposure to project or program engineering methodologies, with a track record of driving ... Global Network Cultivation: Proven ability to proactively build and maintain a strong internal ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer II

Mobile, AL · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers D I R E C TI ON EXERCISED: * May lead and direct the work of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons * May determine technical adequacy of drawings ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer II

Mobile, AL

$82K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers D I R E C TI ON EXERCISED: * May lead and direct the work of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons * May determine technical adequacy of drawings ...

Austal USA LLC

Controls Engineer II

Mobile, AL

$82K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers D I R E C TI ON EXERCISED: * May lead and direct the work of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons * May determine technical adequacy of drawings ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer IV

Mobile, AL

$82K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers DIRECTION EXERCISED: * Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships * Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, ...

Austal USA LLC

Controls Engineer IV

Mobile, AL

$82K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers DIRECTION EXERCISED: * Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships * Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer IV

Mobile, AL · On-site

$83K - $107K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers DIRECTION EXERCISED: * Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships * Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, ...

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc

Sales Engineer

Axis, AL · On-site

Develop and maintain a network of contacts, an assigned customer base and a full pipeline of ... of direct industry experience and strong references required * Professional Engineering (P.E ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer II-Mobile,Alabama

Mobile, AL

$70K - $91K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers D I R E C TI ON EXERCISED: * May lead and direct the work of Engineers I, Designers and Draftspersons * May determine technical adequacy of drawings ...

Austal USA

Controls Engineer IV-Mobile,Alabama

Mobile, AL

$70K - $91K/yr

Process multimeter and network analyzers DIRECTION EXERCISED: * Will lead and direct the install and commissioning of controls systems on ships * Will lead and direct the work of Engineers I, II, ...

WOWK-TV

Photographer I, News

Mobile, AL

Ability to make sound decisions without direct supervision * Ability to prioritize assignments and ... Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and ...

Tribune Media

Photographer I, News

Mobile, AL

Ability to make sound decisions without direct supervision * Ability to prioritize assignments and ... Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for director network engineering in Mobile, AL is $193,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $140,400.00 and $251,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Director Network Engineering job?

A Director of Network Engineering is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of an organization’s network infrastructure. They lead a team of engineers, ensure network security and scalability, and collaborate with other departments to support business goals. Their role includes managing budgets, vendor relationships, and staying updated on emerging technologies. Strong leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a Director of Network Engineering, you need deep expertise in network architecture, infrastructure management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master’s degree in a related field and significant professional experience. Familiarity with networking hardware, cloud networking solutions, network monitoring tools, and certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent is highly valued. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and team management skills are crucial for effectively leading cross-functional teams and ensuring smooth project delivery. These skills are vital for driving network reliability, scaling solutions, and aligning technology strategies with business goals.

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A Director of Network Engineering often faces challenges such as managing complex, large-scale network infrastructures, ensuring high availability and security, and keeping up with rapidly evolving technologies. Balancing business needs with technical constraints, overseeing incident response, and maintaining regulatory compliance are also key aspects of the role. Success in these areas typically involves proactive planning, building a skilled and well-coordinated team, and fostering open communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Many organizations support Directors of Network Engineering with ongoing professional development, collaborative peer groups, and robust technology resources to tackle these challenges effectively.

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Engineering Duty Officer

Engineering Duty Officer

U.S. Navy

Mobile, AL • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

United States Navy rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 50 rated military and defense

Job description

ABOUT

The United States Navy’s massive fleet of attack and defense vessels and systems all work in tandem to carry out the Navy’s most critical missions. As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp math and science skills to design, develop and deploy the world’s fiercest ships and smartest integrated warfare systems. Roll up your sleeves, Sailor, because it’s time to put the stealth in submarines and the muscle into the modern combat fleet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering Duty Officers ensure that U.S. Naval and Joint Forces operate and fight with the most capable vessels, systems and equipment possible. Your math and science skills will be vital to constantly improving the Navy’s warfighting capability and maintaining a robust cybersecurity network.

Job responsibilities could include:

  • Conducting research on high-priority operational needs
  • Leading the design of new ships and their systems while supervising the integration of weapons and electronic systems into these ships
  • Managing the construction, delivery, maintenance, conversion, overhaul and disposal of ships, submarines and aircraft carriers
  • Overseeing the planning, execution and testing of the repair and modernization of ships and warfare systems

PAY AND BENEFITS

From the day you start, you’ll receive:

  • Competitive salary
  • Free health insurance
  • Free housing
  • A retirement plan
  • 30 days paid vacation per year

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

All Engineering Duty Officers are required to obtain a Master’s degree in a technical curriculum from the Naval Postgraduate School or Massachusetts Institute of Technology. This requirement is completed while serving.

Naval Postgraduate School (With Doctorate Opportunities)

Curriculum Listing:

  • Naval/Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Space Systems Engineering
  • Combat Systems Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Space Systems Engineering (Applied Physics)
  • Computer Science

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Curriculum Listing:

  • Naval Construction and Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • U.S. citizen or equivalent
  • 17 years of age or older

High schoolers and current undergraduates interested in becoming an EDO can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. It is important to note that EDOs do not have direct accession through the USNA/NROTC commissioning sources. ED accessions are warfare-qualified Officers who are strong performers and academically qualified to pursue a technical Master’s Degree.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Your work as an Engineering Duty Officer is highly valued and can take you virtually anywhere. Most EDOs are stationed at shore commands in Washington, D.C., Norfolk, VA, or San Diego, CA—however, there are opportunities for exciting sea tours around the world in Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

There are part-time roles as an Engineering Duty Officer in the Navy. Serving part-time as a Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Engineering Duty Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

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National security, national security and international affairs, public safety statistics centers and offices, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and public administration

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