RCDD Engineer

CSEngineering; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

CSEngineering seeks a qualified RCDD Engineer to support the VA EHRM Infrastructure Upgrade project, providing full-time telecommunications design and construction oversight. The role covers TRs, fiber/backbone, and copper cabling, ensuring alignment with project drawings, specs, and DoD standards.

Offsite and onsite work is required with coordination among Government, GC, Architect/Engineer, and IT teams. Strong QA, documentation, and field inspection skills are essential for successful

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of design/construction experience in telecommunications and data infrastructure.
• Active BICSI RCDD certification is required.
• Experience interpreting telecommunications drawings, specifications, RFIs, and as-built docs.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Telecommunications Rooms (TRs) layouts, rack configurations, cable management, and security interfaces.
• Oversee fiber/backbone infrastructure, including ISP/OSP, termination, splicing, testing, and certification.
• Review copper cabling installations (Cat6/6A) and ensure bend radii, pathways, labeling, and workmanship meet specs.
• Review drawings, submittals, and shop drawings; conduct constructability and field-condition reviews.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, IT/network teams; participate in design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Provide technical recommendations to Government/project leadership and support QA/compliance with DoD requirements.

Skills

BICSI RCDD certification

TR/MDF/IDF knowledge

Fiber backbone infrastructure

Copper structured cabling

ISP/OSP infrastructure

Grounding and bonding

OTDR testing

Telecommunications drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, IT, Network Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Procore

BIM360

Job description

RCDD Engineer

Immediate Requirement

Offsite + Onsite

CSE is seeking an RCDD Engineer (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) to provide full-time telecommunications infrastructure and construction-management support for the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Infrastructure Upgrade project.

The RCDD Engineer will be responsible for Telecommunication Rooms (TRs), fiber/network infrastructure, and the integration of telecommunications systems with the overall construction project.

The position combines technical telecommunications expertise with hands-on construction oversight, inspection, quality assurance, documentation, and coordination with the Government, General Contractor, Architect/Engineer, Commissioning Agent, Electrical Engineer, and other project stakeholders.

The RCDD Engineer will support telecommunications-related inspections and quality oversight, maintain daily progress and inspection reports, review construction documents and contractor submittals, identify deficiencies, monitor installation and testing, and provide technical recommendations to support successful project execution.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Telecommunications Rooms

• Conduct site assessments and evaluate existing Telecommunications Room conditions.
• Review TR layouts, rack configurations, cable management, patch panels, pathways, grounding/bonding, power, cooling, lighting, and physical security interfaces.
• Verify that TR construction and installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, applicable standards, and project requirements.
• Inspect rack elevations, cable routing, labeling, termination, cable management, and equipment installation.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions through completion.
• Verify TR readiness for testing, commissioning, turnover, and Government acceptance.

Fiber & Telecommunications Infrastructure

• Provide technical oversight of fiber optic backbone infrastructure, including inside-plant (ISP) and outside-plant (OSP) systems where applicable.
• Review fiber routing, pathways, splice locations, termination hardware, patch panels, FODPs, and inter-building connectivity.
• Monitor fiber installation, termination, fusion splicing, testing, and certification.
• Review and validate copper structured cabling installations, including Cat 6/Cat 6A systems.
• Verify cable bend radius, pathway fill, separation/segregation, support, labeling, and workmanship.
• Witness and review OTDR/OLTS fiber testing and copper certification testing as applicable.
• Validate end-to-end cable schedules, port maps, labeling, and connectivity documentation.

Design & Construction Oversight

• Review telecommunications drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and as-built documentation.
• Conduct constructability and field-condition reviews.
• Evaluate contractor installation against approved design intent.
• Support development and review of Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs) where required.
• Coordinate telecommunications requirements with electrical, mechanical, architectural, IT/network, and construction teams.
• Participate in design reviews, construction meetings, inspections, and technical coordination meetings.
• Provide technical recommendations to Government/project leadership.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Perform field inspections of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Identify nonconforming work and track deficiencies through resolution.
• Verify compliance with applicable BICSI, TIA/EIA, UFC, NEC, DoD, and project-specific requirements, as applicable.
• Review testing and certification results.
• Maintain inspection records and technical documentation.
• Support punch-list development and final acceptance.

Documentation & Closeout

• Review and validate as-built drawings and telecommunications documentation.
• Verify cable schedules, rack elevations, port maps, test results, labeling records, and equipment inventories.
• Support commissioning and operational turnover.
• Identify incomplete documentation or testing before Government acceptance.
• Support warranty and post-construction issue resolution.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Security and Eligibility

• US. citizenship is required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security & Facility Access

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years of experience in the design and/or construction of telecommunications and data communications infrastructure.

Must-Have Technical Qualifications

• Active BICSI RCDD certification.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Telecommunications Rooms / MDF / IDF
  • Fiber optic backbone infrastructure
  • Copper structured cabling
  • ISP/OSP infrastructure
  • Cable trays, conduits, pathways and cable management
  • Rack and patch-panel configuration
  • Fiber termination/splicing
  • Fiber and copper testing/certification
  • Grounding and bonding
  • Telecommunications drawings and specifications
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and as-built documentation.
• Experience conducting site surveys and field inspections.
• Strong understanding of BICSI/TIA telecommunications standards and applicable DoD/federal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to coordinate effectively with Government personnel, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and IT/network teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Federal or DoD telecommunications infrastructure experience.
• Experience with UFC 3-580-01 and related DoD telecommunications requirements.
• Experience with Air Force/Army/Navy facilities.
• Experience with large-scale fiber backbone projects.
• Experience converting or constructing Telecommunications Rooms.
• Experience with occupied/mission-critical facilities.
• Experience reviewing OTDR and OLTS test results.
• Fiber optic splicing experience.
• AutoCAD/Visio proficiency.
• Experience with Procore, BIM360, or similar construction-management/documentation systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Offsite until January 2027 (estimated).
• Onsite January 2027 and throughout the contract period
• Occasional after-hours support may be required for deployments, production incidents, or scheduled maintenance.
• The role requires collaboration with government customers, contractors, developers, cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders.

BACKGROUND AND SECURITY SCREENING

• Final candidates may be subject to employment verification, education verification, professional reference checks, criminal background screening, security clearance verification, and/or suitability review, as permitted by applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Candidates are expected to provide accurate and complete information throughout the application and interview process. Any material misrepresentation, omission of relevant information, falsification of qualifications, certifications, employment history, clearance status, or educational credentials may result in removal from consideration or withdrawal of an employment offer.
• For positions supporting federal agencies or government contracts, additional security, clearance, credentialing, or customer-specific suitability requirements may apply.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Who we are

- CSEngineering, a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small business established in 2002, is dedicated to becoming the premier engineering and services firm in our industry, all while prioritizing client satisfaction above all else.

What we do

- With a rich history of excellence, we boast significant expertise in a wide array of areas, including satellite systems, weapons and missile systems, naval architecture, aviation systems, IT and Enterprise Architecture, and more. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including logistics, program management, and IT operations. As a recipient of the Hire Vets Gold Medallion award, we're proud of our commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.

Why should you be a part of CSE

- At CSEngineering, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture of passion and growth, where individuals are encouraged to excel, build fulfilling careers, and continually strive for excellence. Our dedication to innovation and excellence propels us forward, as we continuously strive to set new standards in our industry. Join us and be part of a team that's redefining what's possible.

• CSE offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

CSE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race.