On-Site Telecommunications Design Engineer (Cabling & BIM)

Zachary Piper Solutions; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to support complex infrastructure projects within critical facilities. This on-site role in Charleston, SC focuses on structured cabling design, BIM coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure for enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2+ years in telecom cabling, CAD/BIM experience (AutoCAD or REVIT), and a willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2+ years in the telecommunications structured cabling industry.
• Experience with inside and outside plant pathways, cabling systems, components, testing, and design.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required.
• Experience with CAD and/or BIM platforms such as AutoCAD or REVIT.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, EIT/FE, PE, LEED, CAPM, DBIA, or BICSI RCDD are a plus.
• Prior field installation and testing experience and manufacturer certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, identify, coordinate, and track project requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
• Coordinate communication connectivity requirements with multiple stakeholders.
• Coordinate detailed telecommunications space plans in collaboration with Architecture, MEP, and Electronic Systems teams.
• Coordinate detailed telecommunications pathway designs for inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure.
• Identify, write, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce coordinated detailed design and construction drawings using AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Develop coordinated telecommunications construction specifications aligned with project criteria.
• Create and manage cable run lists and system labeling documentation.
• Create and manage cable acceptance testing plans in accordance with specification requirements.
• Identify products, create Bills of Materials (BOMs), and develop Product Data deliverables.
• Apply quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet project requirements.

Skills

Structured cabling

AutoCAD/BIM coordination

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to support complex infrastructure projects within critical facilities. This on-site role in Charleston, SC focuses on structured cabling design, BIM coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure for enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2+ years in telecom cabling, CAD/BIM experience (AutoCAD or REVIT), and a willingness to travel up to 10%.