Remote Data Center Telecom Engineer: Fiber & Cabling

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

Job summary

Critical Facility Group seeks a Telecom Engineer to design, implement, and support telecommunications infrastructure across mission critical and data center environments. You will bring in-house telecom scope and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance telecom solutions.

The role involves remote work with travel to project sites for walks, observation, and commissioning milestones, ensuring documentation, and coordination with clients and engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field; equivalent field experience considered.
• 5+ years of telecom engineering experience in data centers, colocation, or mission critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems and BICSI standards, fiber optic systems, and carrier circuit management.
• Proficiency with telecom design tools and documentation software; AutoCAD or Revit experience a plus.
• Familiar with all related codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecom infrastructure including fiber optic, copper, structured cabling (OSP/ISP), and wireless systems for data center and mission critical facilities.
• Manage carrier relationships, circuit provisioning, and service-level coordination.
• Configure and oversee installation of network equipment including switches, routers, patch panels, and distribution systems.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and contractor proposed change orders related to telecom scope.
• Support commissioning, testing, and turnover of telecom systems on new builds and retrofit projects.
• Conduct site observations and assist in construction administration activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation including as-builts, rack diagrams, cable schedules, and test records.
• Coordinate with project managers, MEP engineers, and clients on telecom design and execution.

Skills

5+ years telecom engineering

Structured cabling & BICSI

Fiber optic systems knowledge

Carrier circuit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Critical Facility Group seeks a Telecom Engineer to design, implement, and support telecommunications infrastructure across mission critical and data center environments. You will bring in-house telecom scope and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance telecom solutions.

The role involves remote work with travel to project sites for walks, observation, and commissioning milestones, ensuring documentation, and coordination with clients and engineers.