Remote Data Center Telecom Design Engineer - Critical

Critical Facility Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Critical Facility Group is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to design telecom infrastructure for data centers and mission-critical facilities, with remote work options. You will model in Revit, develop pathway designs, and coordinate with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural teams throughout a project.

You will review submittals and RFIs, participate in site visits and inspections, and help bring designs from concept through construction to operation in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of telecom design experience in data center, colocation, or other mission-critical environments.
• Hands-on Revit experience is required.
• Working knowledge of structured cabling standards (BICSI), fiber, and carrier circuit design.
• RCDD or CCNA is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication with project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design structured cabling, fiber, and carrier circuit infrastructure using Revit.
• Develop pathway and space designs — cable trays, conduit routing, telecom rooms — coordinated with other disciplines.
• Prepare telecom construction documents, including riser diagrams, rack elevations, and equipment schedules.
• Review contractor submittals, RFIs, and proposed change orders.
• Conduct site visits and inspections during construction, including preparing punch lists and representing the owner on-site.
• Prepare technical reports and presentation drawings, and present both internally and to clients.
• Coordinate telecom designs with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Manage engineering design projects from concept through completion.

Skills

Revit

Structured cabling

Data center design

BICSI standards

RCDD/CCNA a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Job description

Critical Facility Group is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to design telecom infrastructure for data centers and mission-critical facilities, with remote work options. You will model in Revit, develop pathway designs, and coordinate with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural teams throughout a project.

You will review submittals and RFIs, participate in site visits and inspections, and help bring designs from concept through construction to operation in the field.