Data Center Telecom Systems Specialist

Jobtailor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bala is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer in the Boston area to design and document complex telecom systems, including structured cabling, equipment rooms, and pathways, ensuring alignment with client IT and security standards. You will interface with clients, attend meetings and site visits, and develop scope documents.

In this role you will provide QA/QC across projects in education, hospitality, corporate sectors, and coordinate with Bala’s various teams to ensure design integrity

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, design or management related to built environments.
• Certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC) preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in the data center market preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecommunications systems including structured cabling and equipment rooms.
• Develop system concepts and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
• Develop scope of responsibility documents and coordination materials.
• Provide QA/QC on technology projects.
• Assist project managers on design and documentation across Bala’s vertical markets.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering/design/management

Job description

Bala is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer in the Boston area to design and document complex telecom systems, including structured cabling, equipment rooms, and pathways, ensuring alignment with client IT and security standards. You will interface with clients, attend meetings and site visits, and develop scope documents.

In this role you will provide QA/QC across projects in education, hospitality, corporate sectors, and coordinate with Bala’s various teams to ensure design integrity