Telecom Design Engineer for Industrial Data Centers

Kiewit; Lone Tree (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay and benefits

Relocation assistance

Flexible work options

Job summary

Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking a Mid Level Telecom Engineer to design and integrate communication systems for industrial facilities. You will work across planning, architecture, detailed engineering, construction support, testing, commissioning, and turnover on projects spanning data centers, water treatment, mining, and manufacturing.

Join a team that values constructability, safety and long-term career growth, with competitive pay, strong benefits and employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or low-voltage design, preferably for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Working knowledge of fiber optic and copper structured cabling systems, network topologies, telecom rooms, pathways, and cabling infrastructure.
• Experience producing telecom design documents in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.
• Knowledge of NEC and TIA/EIA standards for structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Develop telecommunications and low-voltage system designs for industrial facilities, including fiber, cabling, plant network architecture, wireless and radio coverage, paging/PA, CCTV, security, and access control systems.
• Lead telecom scope development from concept through IFC design, construction support, commissioning, and turnover.
• Produce telecom deliverables such as one-lines, riser diagrams, block diagrams, interconnect diagrams, cable schedules, rack elevations, telecom room layouts, pathway plans, equipment data sheets, and installation details.
• Prepare specifications and scopes of work for telecom equipment, cabling, and installation subcontracts.
• Evaluate vendor bids, review submittals, and confirm technical compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, instrumentation and controls, civil, structural, mechanical, and client IT/OT teams.
• Support cybersecure network design through appropriate segmentation, access control, secure communication practices, and coordination with project cybersecurity requirements.
• Respond to RFIs and field questions related to telecom systems, network infrastructure, security systems, and low-voltage installation.
• Support FATs, site visits, field testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and turnover activities as required.
• Identify design constraints, propose practical solutions, and drive cost-effective engineering decisions.
• Mentor designers and junior engineers, contributing to a culture of technical excellence.
• Lead quality checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, constructability, and coordination across design packages.

Skills

Telecom design

Low-voltage systems

Fiber/Copper cabling

AutoCAD

Revit

NEC/TIA standards

Project coordination

Travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Kiewit Engineering Group is seeking a Mid Level Telecom Engineer to design and integrate communication systems for industrial facilities. You will work across planning, architecture, detailed engineering, construction support, testing, commissioning, and turnover on projects spanning data centers, water treatment, mining, and manufacturing.

Join a team that values constructability, safety and long-term career growth, with competitive pay, strong benefits and employee ownership.