Design Engineer

Piper Companies; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Design Engineer to join a design services company supporting mission critical systems. The role focuses on coordinating cabling infrastructure, creating detailed AutoCAD or REVIT drawings, and managing BOMs and cable run lists.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering, 2+ years of experience, proficiency in 2D design with AutoCAD or Revit, experience in ISP/OSP cabling, and the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance in the

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in design engineering.
• Good experience with 2D design using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Experience in structured cabling projects including ISP and OSP.
• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance in the future.

Responsibilities

• Developing, Identifying, Coordinating, and Tracking project requirements.
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure to include fill calculations, BIM, etc.
• Identifying, writing and responding to RFIs (Requests for Information).
• Producing coordinated detailed design and construction drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project requirements and specifications.
• Creating and managing cable run lists/system labeling.
• Identifying products, creating Bills of Materials, and developing.

Skills

2+ years experience

2D design

Structured cabling

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for a Design Engineer to join a design services company for mission critical systems. This is based in Ashburn, VA.

Essential Duties of the Design Engineer:

• Developing, Identifying, Coordinating, and Tracking project requirements
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure to include 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.
• Creating and managing cable run lists/system labeling
• Identifying products, creating Bill of Materials, and developing

Qualifications of the Design Engineer:

• 2+ year of experience
• Good experience with 2D design with AutoCAD or Revit.
• Experience in structured cabling projects including ISP and OSP.
• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance in the future.

Compensation for the Design Engineer:

• $100,000 - $115,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law, paid holidays

This job opens for applications on 10/2/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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