Senior Telecom Engineer for Mission-Critical Facilities

Kiewit; Kansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) plan

Flexible work options

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Telecom Engineer to design and deliver telecommunications systems for industrial facilities across North America, including fiber, copper, wireless, CCTV, and security networks. The role covers architecture, design through turnover, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and at least five years in telecom or low-voltage design, with experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications or low-voltage systems design, preferably for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper structured cabling systems, network topologies, telecom rooms, pathways, and cabling infrastructure.
• Experience producing telecom design documents in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of NEC and TIA/EIA standards.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and communicate clearly with project teams, clients, and vendors.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Develop telecom designs for industrial facilities including fiber optic backbone, structured cabling, plant network architecture, wireless and radio coverage, CCTV, security, and access control systems.
• Lead telecom scope development from concept through IFC design and turnover.
• Prepare telecom deliverables such as one-lines, riser diagrams, block diagrams, interconnect diagrams, cable schedules, rack elevations, and telecom room layouts.
• Prepare specifications and scopes of work for telecom equipment, cabling, and installation subcontracts.
• Evaluate vendor bids, review submittals, and confirm technical compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, mechanical, and client IT/OT teams.
• Support cybersecure network design through appropriate segmentation and coordination with cybersecurity requirements.
• Respond to RFIs and field questions related to telecom systems and low-voltage installation.
• Support FATs, site visits, field testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and turnover activities.

Skills

Telecom design

Fiber & copper cabling

AutoCAD/Revit

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Telecom Engineer to design and deliver telecommunications systems for industrial facilities across North America, including fiber, copper, wireless, CCTV, and security networks. The role covers architecture, design through turnover, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field and at least five years in telecom or low-voltage design, with experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.