Telecommunications Engineer ; Richmond, VA

The engineer shall be responsible for researching, understanding, developing, and coordinating the engineering solution of the telecommunication cabling, equipment, pathways, spaces, and grounding and bonding for inside and outside plant infrastructure. They will interface with the customers, project leadership, field leadership, other trades, manufacturers, and other telecommunications engineers.

The engineer will oversee the technical requirements of the project throughout the entire project lifecycle, assisting with solution development, troubleshooting construction discrepancies, and contributing to the overall schedule and budget planning.

• Developing, identifying, coordinating, and tracking project requirements.
• Coordinating communication connectivity requirements to include backbone and interrack cabling, work area outlet types, cabling media and connector types, system topology, and device locations with Data and Wireless Networking, Audio Visual, Security, Mechanical, Electrical, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications space plans with consideration for Architecture, MEP, and Electronic Systems.
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure, including fill calculations, BIM, etc.
• Identifying, writing, and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Producing coordinated detailed design and construction drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project requirements and specifications.
• Producing coordinated detailed telecommunications construction specifications based on project criteria.
• Creating and managing cable run lists and system labeling.
• Creating and managing cable acceptance test plans based on specification requirements.
• Identifying products, creating Bill of Materials, and developing product data deliverables that meet the project and system requirements.
• Understanding and implementing the M.C. Dean Quality Control process to ensure all engineering deliverables comply with the project requirements, provide clear and constructible information, and meet M.C. Dean's engineering standards.
• Performing site surveys, producing reports, and identifying/proposing/developing solutions based on observations made on the site.
• Producing pre-fabrication designs and test procedures for Pre-Installation and Check Out (PITCO) activities.
• Learning the operation of and leading the design of active systems, including nurse call systems, public address systems, distributed antenna systems, and emergency phones.
• Developing an in-depth knowledge of and utilizing relevant sections of NFPA codes, TIA Standards, BICSI publications, or other relevant criteria.

• Minimum 5+ years of recent experience in the telecommunications infrastructure industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years of recent experience in the telecommunications infrastructure industry with a Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and lead in a team environment.
• Must be willing to expand knowledge base to new systems and technologies as project demand dictates.
• Must possess and demonstrate basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes.
• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Must achieve BICSI RCDD credential within one year of employment.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required.

• BICSI RCDD Experience working with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or Building Information Management (BIM) systems such as REVIT.
• Working knowledge of active communication systems such as Public Address, Nurse Call, Distributed Antenna Systems, WLAN, and Emergency Phones.
• Manufacturer certifications a plus.
• Prior field installation and testing experience a plus.

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.