Sr Telecommunications Designer - Data Center Campus Planning

SSOE; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or fully remote work schedule option

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance

Professional development and training programs

Job summary

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer – Data Centers. In this role, you will design and coordinate telecommunications infrastructure for high-performance data centers, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $95k to $117k, hybrid or fully remote work options, and comprehensive benefits including health and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a designer, with 3-5 years in telecommunications design.
• Working knowledge of data center concepts and availability requirements.
• Strong understanding of applicable standards like TIA and BICSI.

Responsibilities

• Design telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure for data center environments.
• Prepare complete design and construction documentation.
• Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural and engineering teams.

Skills

Telecommunications design experience

Coordination with multidisciplinary teams

Knowledge of data center standards

Ability to prepare documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, IT, Telecommunications

Tools

Design tools for telecommunications

Job description

Job Locations

• US-TN-Nashville
• US-OH-Columbus
• US-AZ-Scottsdale

Overview

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 a 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid or fully remote work schedule option
• Competitive salary: $95k – $117k per year depending on location, education, experience, and certifications.
• Bonus and incentive eligibility under the annual target bonus/incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, professional development and training, generous paid time off and paid holidays.

AI and Innovation

SSOE empowers its team to work smarter by providing responsible access to industry‑leading AI large language models, vibe‑coding platforms, and secure integration of advanced tools into every role. From day one, you will receive training and support to leverage AI as a core tool for enhancing productivity, streamlining complex workflows, and sparking creativity.

Responsibilities

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, 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.

• Design telecommunications and low‑voltage infrastructure supporting data center 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 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.
• Maintain 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, NOC 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

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum fifteen (15) years of 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 center projects.
• Working knowledge of data center 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

• Experience with mission‑critical or colocation data center projects.
• BICSI certifications: RCDD, DCDC.
• Experience supporting construction administration and commissioning.
• Knowledge of owner‑specific data center design standards.

Core Competencies

• 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.