Staff Telecommunications Engineer

Job Description

The Staff Telecommunications Engineer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, and construction documentation as part of a project team. This role will require work on a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Designing various telecommunication project types:

• Physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant)
• Equipment plan layouts
• Structured cabling design utilizing client standards or developing new standards as required

Assist with project deliverables including cable schedules, bill of materials, specifications, rack/equipment layouts, and associated details.

Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including refining rough sketches, sizing various system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

Produces initial designs or sketches and redlines/mark-ups drawings on ongoing projects.

Works 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.

Identifies, communicates, and assists in resolving issues on projects as needed.

Applies design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

Completes and reviews design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Performs project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

Works closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.

Affixes to project construction administration, responding to Requests for Interpretation (RFIs), product data submittals, shop drawings, and fiber optic/copper cabling test reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in electrical, mechanical or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and min 3 years utility telecommunications project or related experience is required.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Additional preferred qualifications:
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Basic knowledge in telecommunications design, calculations and systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.
• Understanding of design software such as Revit and Excel to develop the design deliverables and coordinate with detailers and designers.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs, including AI tools.
• Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred.
• Experience in Telecommunications or related field.
• Experience with large multidisciplinary projects or construction.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam software for markups and coordination.
• Understanding of design software such as Revit and Excel to develop the design deliverables and coordinate with detailers and designers.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs, including AI tools.
• Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods

About the Company

ESPO Corporation is a leader in technical recruiting and staffing, established since 1965. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law.