Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical

• Develop redundancy strategies and disaster recovery plans for telecom infrastructure to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Work with vendors and contractors to oversee telecom system deployment, commissioning, and testing.
• Design and develop structured cabling systems (fiber and copper) for mission-critical environments, ensuring scalability and redundancy.
• Specify and implement network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems to support high-bandwidth, low-latency operations.
• Develop and oversee installation of telecom and network systems in compliance with industry standards such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC.
• Perform network performance analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and capacity planning for telecom systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of telecom systems with facility operations.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security protocols, and data center best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing and best practice development within the organization.
• Integrate wireless communication systems, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), and VoIP solutions within mission-critical environments.

We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, implementation, and integration of telecommunications systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This role will focus on designing robust fiber optic and copper cabling systems, network infrastructure, wireless communications, and security systems that ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with structured cabling, data center networking, and critical communication systems.

• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering, with at least 5 years in mission-critical environments (data centers, industrial facilities, etc.).
• Willingness to travel to project sites for design coordination, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and industry standards related to telecom infrastructure.
• Experience with data center network design, VoIP, DAS, and wireless communication systems.
• Proficiency in network architecture, VLANs, IP addressing, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568, BICSI), fiber optic networks, and low-voltage systems.

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• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.