Telecommunications Engineer

Overview

This position will be responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of structured cabling systems. The candidate must possess a strong technical background, including expertise in the design and construction of new and modified structured cabling systems. Success in the role requires excellent customer service, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.

• Design and plan structured cabling systems for commercial and industrial buildings.
• Create technical specifications for the proper installation of structured cabling systems.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients to understand their business needs and provide solutions.
• Provide technical expertise and support to clients and team members.
• Work with architects and engineers in determining housing, supports, access areas, electrical power supply and cooling systems for telecommunications systems.
• Conduct site visits to assess existing installations and provide recommendations.
• Create detailed project proposals, cost estimates, and develop system price approximations.
• Conduct engineering research to determine if present systems and devices can be extended or revised to meet present and future telecom requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to provide innovative solutions to clients.
• Actively participate in project meetings, interviews, and varied business development activities.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or an associate’s degree in a telecommunications field would be sufficient.
• RCDD certification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in designing and implementing structured cabling systems. Design experience with low voltage systems;
  Access Controls, CCTV, Intercom and Distributed Antenna would be beneficial.
• Familiarity and understanding with intra-building cabling, speech, audiovisual, security, call center, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) all in properly supporting the telecommunication infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other design software, as well as Microsoft Office. Revit experience helpful but not required.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and regulations related to cabling systems.
• Ability to travel to project sites and work independently as needed.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills to draft correspondence, reports and communicate effectively with project team members.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.