Telecom Design Engineer - Data Center

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Home District/Group:Kiewit Industrial & Water Engineering

Employment Type:Full Time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecom Design Engineer with a strong background in telecom infrastructure design, ideally within the Data Center industry
. This role is critical to supporting our growing datacenter initiatives and will be prioritized accordingly. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to help drive innovative and reliable telecom solutions.

Kiewit’s Industrial and Water Engineering Group has the ability and the responsibility to greatly influence the successful outcome of our projects. Our team is multi-faceted, with best-in-class technical expertise focused on EPC and design-build delivery of industrial projects in markets such as Food & Beverage, Mineral Processing, Renewable Fuels, Pulp and Paper, Steel & Aluminum, Industrial Buildings, and Industrial Energy, Water and Utilities.

Based out of Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City) or near a Kiewit office.

• Lead the design and implementation of telecom systems for datacenter projects, including structured cabling, pathways, spaces, and related infrastructure.
• Collaborate with electrical and controls engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of telecom systems.
• Develop detailed design documentation, specifications, and drawings in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project teams.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in telecom and datacenter design.

• 10+ years of experience in telecom design, with a strong preference for experience in datacenter environments
  .
• Professional background in electrical engineering
  , controls engineering
  , or a related field.
• RCDD certification (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) is highly desired.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deliver high‑quality results under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred

Skills:

• Experience with BIM tools and CAD software.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC.
• Knowledge of datacenter operations, infrastructure, and environmental requirements.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top‑tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come.

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on‑the‑job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.

We offer our full‑time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry.From top‑tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business.
We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.