Senior Mission-Critical Telecom Engineer - Data Centers

Sky Mavis; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Clayco seeks a Senior Telecom Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design, implementation, and integration of telecom systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. You will design robust fiber optic and copper cabling, network infrastructure, wireless systems, and security components to ensure high availability and scalability.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with vendors, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering, with at least 5 years in mission-critical environments (data centers, industrial facilities).
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568, BICSI), fiber optic networks, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience with data center network design, VoIP, DAS, and wireless systems.
• Proficiency in network architecture, VLANs, IP addressing, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and related telecom standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop structured cabling systems (fiber and copper) for mission-critical environments with scalability and redundancy.
• Specify and implement network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems to support high-bandwidth, low-latency operations.
• Develop and oversee installation of telecom and network systems in compliance with industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC).
• Integrate wireless systems, DAS, and VoIP solutions within mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams for seamless telecom integration with facility operations.
• Manage vendors/contractors for deployment, commissioning, and testing of telecom systems.
• Develop redundancy strategies and disaster recovery plans for telecom infrastructure.
• Perform network performance analysis and cybersecurity assessments; conduct capacity planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and data center best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge on best practices.

Skills

Structured cabling

Data center networking

VoIP systems

DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)

Wireless systems

Cybersecurity best practices

Network architecture

VLANs and IP addressing

Leadership

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering

Tools

TIA-942

ANSI/TIA-568

BICSI standards

Job description

Clayco seeks a Senior Telecom Engineer – Mission Critical to lead design, implementation, and integration of telecom systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. You will design robust fiber optic and copper cabling, network infrastructure, wireless systems, and security components to ensure high availability and scalability.

You will work with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration, mentor junior engineers, coordinate with vendors, and drive