Senior Telecommunication Designer - Data Centers

SSOE; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Paid holidays

Professional development

PTO

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer (Data Centers) to shape the future of data centers and high-performance industrial projects. You will collaborate with in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure designs meet industry standards from scope development to commissioning.

The Telecommunications Designer – Data Center is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure supporting data center

Qualifications

• BICSI certifications: RCDD, DCDC.
• 15+ years telecommunications design experience.
• Experience with data center projects and availability requirements.
• Strong knowledge of telecom standards and codes (TIA, NEC).
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and review submittals.

Responsibilities

• Design telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure for data centers.
• Prepare design and construction documentation: floor plans, rack elevations, schedules.
• Coordinate with architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, IT teams.
• Respond to RFIs and review submittals for design intent.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and closeout records.

Skills

Telecom design

Data center

BICSI RCDD

BICSI DCDC

TIA standards

NFPA NEC

Coordination

Documentation

QA/QC

Site visits

Education

ABET-accredited engineering

Engineering degree

Job description

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer (Data Centers) who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance industrial projects. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move.

The Telecommunications Designer – Data Center is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure supporting data center facilities. This position ensures systems are reliable, scalable, codecompliant, and aligned with owner standards and availability objectives. The role requires close coordination with multidisciplinary design teams and construction stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Design telecommunications and lowvoltage infrastructure supporting data center environments, including singlepath distribution with redundant critical components.
• Prepare complete design and construction documentation, including: Telecommunications floor plans
• Equipment room layouts and facility rack elevations
• Pathway layouts (conduit and cable tray)
• Equipment and cable schedules
• Develop structured cabling designs utilizing fiber optic and copper cabling systems (including highdensity and MPO solutions where applicable).
• Plan and document data center functional spaces, including: Main Distribution Areas (MDA)
• Horizontal Distribution Areas (HDA)
• Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA)
• Telecommunications Rooms (TRs)
• Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and IT stakeholders.
• Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including TIA, BICSI, NEC, and local AHJ requirements.
• Support Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), bidding, and construction administration phases.
• Respond to RFIs and review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design intent.
• Participate in closeout documentation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with internal QA/QC standards.

Systems and Technologies:

• Structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper)
• Data center cable management and pathway infrastructure
• Grounding and bonding for telecommunications systems
• Technology racks, cabinets, and enclosures
• Carrier entrance facilities and demarcation points
• Support infrastructure for LAN, WAN, ISP, NOCs and enterprise IT networks

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

• Officebased design environment with periodic site visits.
• Ability to review construction areas, including equipment rooms and pathways.
• Occasional travel may be required to project sites.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $95k - $125k / year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), professional development and training, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

Additional Perks:

• Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of perpetual learning where curiosity is celebrated, innovative ideas are welcomed, and your career growth aspirations are fully supported.
• Career Stability: A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
• Career Advancement: Embark on a structured career journey with abundant opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Holistic Compensation: A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET Accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 15+ years experience + Minimum 3-5 years of telecommunications design experience, with demonstrated exposure to data center projects.
• Working knowledge of data center concepts and availability requirements.
• Ability to prepare and manage schedules, cable matrices, and coordination documents.
• BICSI certifications : RCDD, DCDC
• Strong understanding of applicable standards, including:TIA942, TIA568, TIA569, TIA606, TIA607
• BICSI TDMM
• NFPA 70 (NEC)
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with missioncritical or colocation data center projects.
• Experience supporting construction administration and commissioning.
• Knowledge of ownerspecific data center design standards.

Core Competences:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance