AI Data Center Telecommunications Engineering Leader

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 125,120 - 156,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve Pay

Paid Maternity Leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader to drive the design, coordination, and execution of advanced telecom and infrastructure solutions for high-density AI data centers.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure best practices, and deliver resilient, scalable systems for mission-critical operations. The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong leadership, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering with 7+ years or Master’s in Engineering with 5+ years in Engineering, ABET accredited.
• 7+ years in any Engineering with Construction including 3+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Proven leadership in engineering teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Familiarity with TIA standards, NFPA codes, and BICSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering lifecycle for mission-critical AI data center projects from concept to commissioning.
• Validate and ensure deliverables of high-quality, constructible engineering solutions across telecommunications systems.
• Coordinate with Networking, AV, Security, MEP, and Architecture for seamless system integration.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; foster continuous learning.
• Manage technical risk, resolve complex challenges, ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Develop engineering deliverables including design drawings, schedules, cable run-lists, test plans, and QC documentation.
• Lead technical discussions with clients and field teams to align on requirements and address challenges.
• Analyze data from company systems to derive insights for improved solutions.
• Champion best practices and innovation for AI infrastructure scalability and reliability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout engineering and construction.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Data center

Telecommunications

Structured cabling

Mentoring

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Engineering documentation tools

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader to drive the design, coordination, and execution of advanced telecom and infrastructure solutions for high-density AI data centers.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure best practices, and deliver resilient, scalable systems for mission-critical operations. The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong leadership, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.