Telecom Engineer - Mission-Critical Data Centers

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k)

Flexible work options

Backlog stability

Career development

Job summary

Kiewit’s Industrial Engineering group seeks a Telecom Engineer to design and integrate fiber, copper, wireless, and security systems for mission‑critical facilities.

You will lead telecom scope from concept through IFC, coordinating with electrical, controls, IT/OT teams, and field staff, while ensuring NEC, NFPA, and TIA/EIA compliance.

Travel up to 20% and mentorship of junior engineers are part of the role, with a strong emphasis on constructability, safety, and delivering projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in telecommunications or low‑voltage systems design, preferably for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with NEC and TIA/EIA standards; fiber and copper cabling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop telecom designs for industrial facilities, including fiber, cabling, and network architecture.
• Lead telecom scope from concept through IFC, construction support, commissioning, turnover.
• Produce one‑lines, block diagrams, cable schedules, and telecom room layouts.
• Prepare telecom specifications and subcontracts.
• Coordinate interfaces with electrical, controls, civil, IT/OT teams.
• Support cybersecure network design and project cybersecurity requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform quality checks.

Skills

Telecom design

AutoCAD / Revit

Fiber optics

Copper cabling

Network topology

Security systems

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Kiewit’s Industrial Engineering group seeks a Telecom Engineer to design and integrate fiber, copper, wireless, and security systems for mission‑critical facilities.

You will lead telecom scope from concept through IFC, coordinating with electrical, controls, IT/OT teams, and field staff, while ensuring NEC, NFPA, and TIA/EIA compliance.

Travel up to 20% and mentorship of junior engineers are part of the role, with a strong emphasis on constructability, safety, and delivering projects on time.