Assistant Telecommunications Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Campus Connectivity (Kansas City)

About the role

You will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, and construction documentation as part of a project team. This role involves working on a diverse portfolio of project types and clients, designing telecommunication projects including physical pathway infrastructure (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, and structured cabling design using client standards or developing new standards as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project deliverables including cable schedules, bill of materials, specifications, rack/equipment layouts, and associated details.
• Support a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including refining rough sketches, sizing system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up drawings on ongoing projects.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines (Architecture, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, etc.) to develop coordinated designs for both green-field and brown-field heavy commercial construction projects, including hyperscale data centers, manufacturing facilities, and other large-scale building/campus projects.
• Identify, communicate, and assist in resolving project issues as needed.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule while performing tasks within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables meet client satisfaction and follow internal QA/QC guidelines.
• Assist in project construction administration, responding to Requests for Interpretation (RFIs), product data submittals, shop drawings, and fiber optic/copper cabling test reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical, computer, or other related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Ability to devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Campus or community involvement preferred.
• Basic knowledge of telecommunications design, calculations, and systems.
• Understanding of fundamental concepts of other engineering disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.
• Proficiency in design software such as Revit and Excel to develop design deliverables and coordinate with detailers and designers.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs, including AI tools.
• Legally authorized to work permanently in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Telecommunications or a related field.
• Experience with large multidisciplinary projects or construction.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam software for markups and coordination.
• Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 25% of the time