EPC Telecom Engineer

We are looking for an EPC Telecom Engineer to manage the full lifecycle of telecommunications systems—from initial technical design through field commissioning and project closeout—in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Design voice and data systems, including detailed architectural schematics and network diagrams. Perform technical calculations and prepare deliverables such as specifications, reports, and procedures.

• Develop detailed telecom infrastructure designs, including structured cabling (fiber/copper), high‑speed network circuits, and rack layouts.
• Create technical specifications.
• Conduct site visits.
• Review technical documents.
• Sign and seal telecommunications design packages.
• Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM) from design drawings and specifications.
• Work with BIM designers to prepare telecommunications design packages.

Prepare technical requisitions for hardware, software, and cabling. Conduct technical evaluations of vendor bids, review vendor documentation, and oversee Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

• Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and select vendors for mission‑critical hardware and cabling.
• Coordinate equipment purchasing, shipping, and inventory management for large‑scale deployments.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure materials meet quality and code standards.

Provide technical support to construction teams, resolve field change requests (FCDs), and work with APM’s to manage subcontractors. Ensure installations comply with project specifications and safety (HSE) standards.

• Oversee on‑site installation activities, including fiber splicing, rack‑and‑stack, and network circuit turn‑ups.
• Track project milestones, manage change orders, and conduct site inspections to ensure "right first time" execution.
• Support commissioning and testing to verify system readiness before operational handover.

Interface with construction PMs, design PMs, vendors, clients, and other engineering disciplines to ensure system consistency.

• Technical proficiency with fiber optics, IP‑based systems, wireless technology, and Cisco IOS/XR or Junos operating systems.
• Problem‑solving ability to diagnose complex network issues and develop disaster‑recovery plans.
• Coordination skills with strong communication between vendors, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Thorough knowledge of industry standards such as BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and NEC.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFPs.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in optical transport systems (10G–100G).
• Proficiency reading and interpreting testing results for different telecommunications technologies.
• Experience in providing quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others.
• Experience with start‑up and commissioning of telecommunications systems.
• Experience creating a project budget.
• Experience creating and maintaining a project schedule.
• Experience identifying and mitigating company risk.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or computer science from an ABET‑accredited institution.

6–8 years’ experience working on EPC projects or a combination of experience at an MEP design firm and an installation contractor.

At least 25% travel.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)
• PMP (Project Manager Professional)
• RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• CompTIA Network+

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan and a stock purchase program; deferred compensation options; unlimited personalized paid time off for full‑time employees; seven paid holidays and caregiver leave; and potential merit increases and performance discretionary bonuses. Certain roles may also be eligible for additional rewards including stock.

Base salary range: $ to $, determined by work location and other factors.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.