Associate, Telecom Engineer

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers is seeking a technical contributor to support the engineering team on telecommunications topics across multiple data center projects. You will collaborate with design teams to ensure compliance with Div.

27.00 and related standards, and help drive uptime and performance across all telecom systems. The role involves reviewing design deliverables, coordinating with IT, Operations, Sales, and security, and guiding installations from early design through commissioning to meet

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an RCDD with data center/construction experience.
• TIA-942 data center telecom experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of telecom systems, protocols and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the strategic roadmap for telecommunications operations.
• Stay current with technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements in data center telecoms.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of telecom infrastructure within data centers.

Skills

Telecom Eng

Electrical Eng

RCDD

TIA-942

Data Center Design

AutoCAD

Revit

Network Design

Analytical

Communication

Education

BSc Telecom Eng

BSc Electrical Eng

RCDD Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. This role will support the engineering team on Aligned’s technical topics and matters and will work directly with internal and external design teams to ensure technical compliance. As a technical contributor, you will perform responsibilities ranging from early‑stage design to validating installed conditions, to yearly site assessments, and evaluating next‑level technologies. You will work cross‑functionally to raise Aligned’s technical capabilities and enhance performance across multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the strategic roadmap for telecommunications operations, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements related to telecommunications in the data center industry.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, leveraging new technologies and solutions to enhance telecommunications services.
• Support design, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure within the data center, ensuring compliance with Div. 27.00 specifications and standards.
• Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during the bid phase and that contractors meet installation and test requirements prior to handover.
• Review each phase of design deliverables and support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, Sales and security teams to ensure seamless integration of telecommunications systems.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols in all telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of the AV and security infrastructure within the data centers (Div. 28.00 specifications).
• Perform periodic site physicals, robust assessments of site operations, and select testing to ensure best possible uptime and reliability.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of telecommunications systems to meet customer SLAs and business needs.
• Coordinate technical investigations and asset assessments for customer pursuits when deviations from designs or standards are required.
• Maintain relationships with telecommunications vendors and service providers, coordinate timely delivery of equipment, services and support, and report vendor performance to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar, or RCDD with applicable data center/construction experience.
• Experience in TIA‑942 data center telecommunications, and general campus/building ICT design standards.
• Technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and industry standards.
• Experience with large‑scale network design, deployment, and management.
• General understanding of data center infrastructure or construction.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience with AutoCAD or Revit.

Competencies

• Diversity
  • Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy
  • Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
  • Educates others on the value of diversity
  • Promotes a harassment‑free environment
  • Builds a diverse workforce
• Ethics
  • Treats people with respect
  • Keeps commitments
  • Inspires the trust of others
  • Works with integrity and ethically
  • Upholds organizational values
• Adaptability
  • Adapts to changes in the work environment
  • Manages competing demands
  • Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
  • Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Analytical
  • Synthesizes complex or diverse information
  • Collects and researches data
  • Uses intuition and experience to complement data
  • Designs workflows and procedures
• Business Acumen
  • Understands business implications of decisions
  • Displays orientation to profitability
  • Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition
  • Aligns work with strategic goals
• Change Management
  • Develops workable implementation plans
  • Communicates changes effectively
  • Builds commitment and overcomes resistance
  • Prepares and supports those affected by change
  • Monitors transition and evaluates results
• Design
  • Generates creative solutions
  • Translates concepts and information into images
  • Uses feedback to modify designs
  • Applies design principles
  • Demonstrates attention to detail
• Innovation
  • Displays original thinking and creativity
  • Meets challenges with resourcefulness
  • Generates suggestions for improving work
  • Develops innovative approaches and ideas
  • Continues to present ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention
• Judgement
  • Displays willingness to make decisions
  • Exhibits sound and accurate judgement
  • Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
  • Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process
  • Does timely decisions
• Oral Communication
  • Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
  • Listens and gets clarification
  • Responds well to questions
  • Demonstrates group presentation skills
  • Participates in meetings
• Organizational Support
  • Follows policies and procedures
  • Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
  • Supports organizational goals and values
  • Benefits organization through outside activities
  • Supports affirmative action and respects diversity
• Problem Solving
  • Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
  • Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
  • Develops alternative solutions
  • Works well in group problem‑solving situations
  • Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
• Professionalism
  • Approaches others in a tactful manner
  • Reacts well under pressure
  • Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position
  • Accepts responsibility for own actions
  • Follows through on commitments
• Quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Applies feedback to improve performance
  • Monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quality Management
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
  • Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Safety and Security
  • Observes safety and security procedures
  • Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines
  • Reports potentially unsafe conditions
  • Uses equipment and materials properly
• Strategic Thinking
  • Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals
  • Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses
  • Analyzes market and competition
  • Identifies external threats and opportunities
  • Adapts strategy to changing conditions

Benefits & Perks

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution; FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company‑Sponsored Insurance: Short‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program, Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

Other Information

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aligned Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.