Senior Telecom Engineer - Mission Critical

LJC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm in St. Louis is seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer – Mission Critical to oversee telecommunications systems' design and integration for data centers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of telecommunications engineering experience, including knowledge of structured cabling and critical communication systems. This role offers a dynamic work environment, competitive salary, and an array of benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications engineering, particularly in mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards (TIA-942, ANSI/TIA-568).
• Proficiency in network architecture, VLANs, IP addressing, and cybersecurity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and integration of telecommunications systems for data centers.
• Design and develop structured cabling systems ensuring scalability and redundancy.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless integration of telecom systems with operations.

Skills

Telecommunications engineering

Structured cabling standards

Network architecture

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

VoIP

DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems)

Fiber optic networks

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and constructions such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life-science products.

The Role We Want You For

We are seeking a Senior Telecom Engineer – Mission Critical to lead the design, implementation, and integration of telecommunications systems for data centers and other mission-critical facilities. This role will focus on designing robust fiber optic and copper cabling systems, network infrastructure, wireless communications, and security systems that ensure high availability, scalability, and resilience. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with structured cabling, data center networking, and critical communication systems.

The Specifics of the Role

• Design and develop structured cabling systems (fiber and copper) for mission-critical environments, ensuring 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 such as TIA/EIA, BICSI, and NEC.
• Integrate wireless communication systems, DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems), and VoIP solutions within mission-critical environments.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of telecom systems with facility operations.
• Work with vendors and contractors to oversee telecom system deployment, commissioning, and testing.
• Develop redundancy strategies and disaster recovery plans for telecom infrastructure to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Perform network performance analysis, cybersecurity assessments, and capacity planning for telecom systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security protocols, and data center best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing and best practice development within the organization.

Requirements

• 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, etc.).
• 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 communication systems.
• Proficiency in network architecture, VLANs, IP addressing, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Familiarity with NFPA, NEC, IEEE, and industry standards related to telecom infrastructure.
• Experience working in a design-build or integrated project delivery (IPD) environment is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites for design coordination, testing, and commissioning.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.