Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)

Our client is a national commercial and federal systems integrator experiencing growth in DOD contracts. They are seeking a Telecommunications Network Engineer to support and expand these initiatives.

About the role

The Telecommunications Network Engineer will focus on PDS (Protected Distribution Systems) assessment, DOD compliance, network design, quality control, site scheduling and coordination, team leadership, and internal IT team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing PDS conduit pathways to ensure compliance with current DoD requirements.
• Identify and collect IT infrastructure requirements (pathways, spaces, cable, power, cooling, etc.) to support existing and new PDS installation requests.
• Prepare design documents including floor plans, rack elevations, installation specifications, statement of work, budgetary cost estimates, and schedules.
• Present and review designs with the team and customers.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Plant Facilities, and onsite installation partners to implement designs.
• Conduct pre-construction design reviews, quality control checks, and post-construction code compliance inspections.
• Coordinate the construction and implementation of telecommunications and technology systems supporting unclassified and classified network environments.
• Manage site surveys, schedules, security escorts, and inspections with customers and operational partners.
• Work with the internal design team to identify infrastructure and service improvement projects.
• Periodically coordinate and assist internal IT teams with day-to-day operations to complete assigned projects.

Requirements

• Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) certification.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• 5+ years of experience designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining high-speed network cabling systems and IT facilities.
• Experience with Revit.
• 1-2 years of experience with Department of Defense (DoD) standards for IT infrastructure design and installation supporting Protected Distribution Systems (PDS) (preferred).
• Security clearance is preferred.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.11 per hour.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life Insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for employee and dependents).
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Schedule

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in Laurel, MD.