Director of Engineering - IKE

About the role

We are seeking an Engineering Director to lead the design and execution of deployment strategies for street furniture kiosks within the public Right-of-Way (ROW) across multiple U.S. markets. This role requires a forward-thinking professional with deep expertise in design engineering, permitting, utility coordination, and program structuring who can scale operations from concept through energization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee site plan development process, including but not limited to technical due diligence and preliminary site planning.
• Develop and issue construction documentation for issuance to construction partners for bidding.
• Have or obtain licensure in applicable markets of deployment and be capable of signing and sealing construction documents on behalf of IKE Smart City.
• Manage and oversee a team of technical design staff to create drawings packages and manage technical exhibit requests from external project stakeholders.
• Develop and implement standardized, scalable processes for deploying kiosks in the ROW across diverse regulatory environments and markets.
• Create permitting strategies that allow simultaneous submittals and approvals for multiple sites within and across jurisdictions.
• Provide expert guidance on utility coordination, including commercial power design, meter installations, and optimized paths to energization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, construction, operations, and external vendors) to align deployment strategies with organizational goals.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks associated with permitting delays, ROW constraints, or utility interconnection challenges.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for permitting pathways, ROW compliance, and utility engagement to guide market expansion planning.
• Establish performance metrics to evaluate deployment efficiency, permitting cycle times, and energization success rates.
• Build and maintain relationships with permitting authorities, utility providers, and municipal stakeholders to streamline approvals.
• Provide market intelligence on regulatory trends, best practices, and lessons learned to continuously refine processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in program strategy, permitting, or utility coordination, preferably in ROW or infrastructure deployment (telecom, EV charging, OOH, or similar industries).
• Proven success designing and scaling permitting strategies across multiple U.S. jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated expertise in utility coordination, energization planning, and power delivery for distributed assets.
• Strong track record of managing complex, multi-market deployment programs with aggressive timelines.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks with creativity and precision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Policy, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience in utility coordination and permitting.
• Knowledge of ROW regulations and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance with generous vacation policy.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.