Structured Cabling Design Engineer - Critical Facilities

Piper Companies; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to support complex infrastructure projects within the critical facilities and systems integration industry. The Telecommunications Design Engineer role is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer with hands‑on experience in structured cabling design, multidisciplinary coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission‑critical environments.

This role is fully on site in Charleston, SC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering discipline with 2+ years of experience in the telecommunications structured cabling industry.
• Experience with inside and outside plant pathways, cabling systems, components, testing, and design.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to expand technical knowledge to support new systems and technologies as project needs evolve.
• Demonstrated basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA codes.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Experience with CAD and/or BIM platforms such as AutoCAD or REVIT.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, EIT/FE, PE, LEED, CAPM, DBIA, or BICSI RCDD are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, identify, coordinate, and track project requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
• Coordinate communication connectivity requirements with stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Coordinate detailed telecommunications space plans with Architecture, MEP, and Electronic Systems teams.
• Coordinate pathway designs for cabling infrastructure, including BIM coordination.
• Identify, write, and respond to RFIs.
• Produce coordinated design drawings using AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Develop construction specifications aligned with project criteria.
• Create and manage BOMs, cable run lists, and labeling documentation.
• Create and manage cable acceptance testing plans per specifications.
• Apply QC processes to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Perform site surveys and develop technical solutions based on conditions.
• Develop prefabrication designs and test procedures for PITCO activities.
• Apply NFPA, TIA, and BICSI standards in designs.

Skills

Structured cabling design

Coordination

Team collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Telecommunications Design Engineer to support complex infrastructure projects within the critical facilities and systems integration industry. The Telecommunications Design Engineer role is ideal for an early- to mid-career engineer with hands‑on experience in structured cabling design, multidisciplinary coordination, and telecommunications infrastructure supporting enterprise and mission‑critical environments.

This role is fully on site in Charleston, SC.