Design Engineer - 172016

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 for mission critical systems. You will develop, coordinate, and track project requirements and produce detailed designs using AutoCAD or Revit based on project needs.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, a BS in Engineering, and the ability to obtain and maintain an active security clearance in the future. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $115,000 plus benefits and an on-site work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in engineering or related field.
• 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

• Develop, identify, coordinate, and track project requirements.
• Coordinate detailed telecommunications pathway designs for inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure including fill calculations, BIM, etc.
• Identify, write, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce coordinated detailed designs and construction drawings in AutoCAD or Revit based on project requirements and specifications.
• Create and manage cable run lists and system labeling.
• Identify products, create Bills of Materials, and develop documentation.

Skills

2D design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is looking for aDesign 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 activesecurity 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 8/7/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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