Telecommunication Engineer

Staff Telecommunication Engineer

Immediate need for a talented Staff Telecommunication Engineer. This is a 12+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Kansas City, MO (Onsite).

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing various telecommunication project types including physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, and 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.
• Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up 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.
• Identify, communicate and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Work 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.
• Assist in project construction administration, responding to Requests for Interpretation (RFIs), product data submittals, shop drawings, and fiber optic/copper cabling test reviews.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in designing and supporting telecommunications infrastructure for large commercial, industrial, and data center projects.
• Bachelor Degree in electrical, mechanical or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program.
• Experience with Structured cabling (fiber optic and copper), Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP) pathways, Network and communication infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of Telecommunications design standards, construction drawings and documentation, data center and large-scale facility communication infrastructure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
• Capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
• Basic knowledge in telecommunications design, calculations and systems.
• 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 of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• 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.