Sr Telecommunications Designer – Data Center Campus Planning

About the role

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer - Data Centers to join our team. This role plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance industrial projects.

Responsibilities

• Design telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure supporting data center environments, including single-path distribution with redundant critical components.
• Prepare complete design and construction documentation, including:
• Telecommunications floor plans
• Equipment room layouts and facility rack elevations
• Pathway layouts (conduit and cable tray)
• Equipment and cable schedules
• Develop structured cabling designs utilizing fiber optic and copper cabling systems (including high-density and MPO solutions where applicable).
• Plan and document data center functional spaces, including:
• Main Distribution Areas (MDA)
• Horizontal Distribution Areas (HDA)
• Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA)
• Telecommunications Rooms (TRs)
• Carefully coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and IT stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including TIA, BICSI, NEC, and local AHJ requirements.
• Support Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Respond to RFIs and review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design intent.
• Participate in closeout documentation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with internal QA/QC standards.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET Accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or nineteen (19) years experience with former employer(s). Minimum 3–5 years of telecommunications design experience, with demonstrated exposure to data center projects.
• Working knowledge of data center concepts and availability requirements.
• Ability to prepare and manage schedules, cable matrices, and coordination documents.
• BICSI certifications: RCDD, DCDC
• Strong understanding of applicable standards, including:
• TIA‑942, TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, TIA‑607
• BICSI TDMM
• NFPA 70 (NEC)

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Experience with mission-critical or colocation data center projects.
• Experience supporting construction administration and commissioning.
• Knowledge of owner-specific data center design standards.

Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

Benefits

Competitive Salary: $95k - $117k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.

Annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.

Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.

Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.

Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds: At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms.

Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.

Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.

Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.

Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to the industry leading AI Large Language Models, vibe-coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role.

Office-based design environment with periodic site visits.

Occasional travel may be required to project sites.