Telecom Design Engineer

About the role

The Telecom Design Engineer position at Arup is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for designing and delivering Information Technology and Communication (ITC), low-voltage systems, and infrastructure for Data Centers and various building types.

Responsibilities

• Design of systems including structured cabling, wired and wireless networks, telephony, electronic security systems, and controls.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, structural, and fire/life safety teams to deliver fully integrated, resilient, and scalable data center designs.
• Deliver detailed design drawings, systems integration, and specification development.
• Participate in local and national mission-critical or data center professional associations to stay current with industry trends.
• Provide construction phase services such as site visits, submittal review, and RFIs.
• Maintain quality relationships with vendors and external partners.
• Design active networks, RF modeling software, DAS, building automation systems, electronic security systems, and IoT.
• Design outside plant, campus infrastructure, and wide area network coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering or architectural industry, demonstrating proficiency in 3D BIM software – Revit and Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the consulting and technology design industries, including detailed structured cabling system design.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience designing ICT systems, with a focus on data center or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience in BICSI, TIA, and NEC standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for team building and client-facing roles.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Experience with active network design, RF modeling software, DAS, building automation systems, electronic security systems, and IoT.
• Experience designing outside plant, campus infrastructure, and wide area network coordination.

Skills

• Proficiency in 3D BIM software – Revit and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in structured cabling system design.
• Knowledge of BICSI, TIA, and NEC standards.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including health and welfare security, paid time off, and a global profit share scheme.
• Flexible working options.
• Up to 10% company match in the 401(k) plan.