Comm and Telecomm Engineering - 24110

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Systems Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team supporting the design and delivery of large-scale, complex infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a telecommunications professional with expertise in structured cabling, outside plant (OSP), telecommunications infrastructure, BIM coordination, and telecommunications system design. In this role, you will lead telecommunications design efforts for multi-building projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, and work directly with stakeholders to deliver innovative, high-quality telecommunications solutions. The ideal candidate is a technical leader with strong design experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecommunications system design for large, multi-phase commercial or industrial projects.
• Design and coordinate structured cabling systems, backbone distribution, communication rooms, rack layouts, cable schedules, and wireless infrastructure.
• Develop telecommunications infrastructure designs including Outside Plant (OSP) and inter/intra-building distribution systems.
• Produce coordinated engineering deliverables using AutoCAD, Revit, SmartPlant, Navisworks, and Bluebeam.
• Ensure designs comply with TIA standards, BICSI best practices, NFPA 70 (NEC), and other applicable industry standards.
• Coordinate closely with architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.
• Review, edit, and maintain telecommunications design specifications and construction documentation.
• Support project planning by estimating engineering effort, scheduling design activities, and coordinating multiple design packages.
• Participate in system startup, testing, commissioning, and construction support activities.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of telecommunications designs to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Interface with project stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver reliable telecommunications solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or four-year non-technical degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunications design and construction.
• Strong experience designing structured cabling systems.
• Knowledge of TIA telecommunications standards.
• Knowledge of BICSI design practices.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code).
• Experience leading telecommunications design teams.
• Experience editing engineering specifications and construction documents.
• Experience with startup and commissioning of telecommunications systems.
• Experience estimating and scheduling telecommunications design activities for large, complex projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with Navisworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• BICSI Outside Plant (OSP) certification.
• BICSI Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM) certification.
• Project management experience.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Experience supporting semiconductor, manufacturing, or advanced technology facilities.
• Experience designing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS).
• Experience performing quality assurance reviews of telecommunications engineering designs.

Location: Omaha, NE; Tempe, AZ; Arlington, VA; Conshohocken, PA; Santa Clara, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Tallapoosa, GA; Boise, ID; Portland, OR
Position Status: Contract to Hire
Pay Rate: $70/HR on W2