Sr Telecommunications Designer – Data Center Campus Planning

SSOE Group

Columbus (OH)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 117,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Bonus incentives

Job summary

SSOE Group is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer – Data Centers, pivotal for shaping data centers and high-performance industrial projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates should have at least 15 years of relevant experience, knowledge of telecommunications design, and a degree in Engineering. The role offers a competitive salary between $95k–$117k annually, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years experience with SSOE or 19 years with former employers.
3-5 years of telecommunications design experience on data center projects.
Strong understanding of TIA and BICSI standards.

Responsibilities

Design telecommunications infrastructure for data centers.
Prepare documentation including floor plans and equipment schedules.
Coordinate with architectural and engineering teams.

Skills

Telecommunications design experience

Data center concepts

Excellent communication skills

Coordination abilities

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Structured cabling systems

Telecommunications floor plans

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.

Why Join SSOE and Elevate Your Career?

At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We’ve consistently been named a “Great Place to Work” and are experiencing the most successful years in our history.

What We Offer

Hybrid or fully remote work schedule options.
Competitive salary: $95k–$117k / year, depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
Bonus and incentives: eligibility for our annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance and goals.
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching; professional development and training; generous PTO; and paid holidays.

Additional Perks

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

SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds

Our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities usually associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you'll work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You'll experience an employee‑centric culture that offers a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a continuous learning mindset. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics.

28% of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.
15% of employees have tenure exceeding 15 years.
99% of our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
98% of our clients say they would recommend us to a colleague.

AI and Innovation

At SSOE, we don’t just talk about the future, we build it. As a leader in industry AI adoption, we empower our team to work smarter by providing responsible access to industry‑leading AI Large Language Models, vibe‑coding platforms, and securely integrating advanced tools into every role. From day one, you’ll receive the training and support needed to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, sparking creativity, and streamlining complex workflows.

Responsibilities

The Telecommunications Designer – Data Center is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure supporting data centre facilities. This position ensures systems are reliable, scalable, code‑compliant, 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 low‑voltage infrastructure supporting data centre environments, including single‑path 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 high‑density and MPO solutions where applicable).
Plan and document data centre 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 close‑out documentation.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with internal QA/QC standards.

Systems and Technologies

Structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper).
Data centre 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

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum fifteen (15) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or nineteen (19) years experience with former employer(s). Minimum 3–5 years of telecommunications design experience, with demonstrated exposure to data centre projects.
Working knowledge of data centre concepts and availability requirements.
Ability to prepare and manage schedules, cable matrices, and coordination documents.
Strong understanding of applicable standards, including:
- TIA–942, TIA–568, TIA–569, TIA–606, TIA–607.
- BICSI TDMM.
- NFPA 70 (NEC).
Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications