Telecom Infrastructure Designer/ RCDD

SMS Data Products Group, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

SMS Data Products Group, Inc. seeks a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to design, integrate, and implement telecommunication and data infrastructure while complying with industry standards and client needs.

The candidate must be a US citizen with DoD clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance, and be willing to travel up to 25% to job sites. Established since 1976, SMS specializes in modernizing legacy IT for federal agencies, with HQ in McLean, Virginia, and on-site

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in structured cabling design/implementation.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
• Minimum 6 years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Bachelors Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, coordinate, design, and provide installation oversight inside plant cable infrastructure (conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber).
• Follow DOD and commercial best practice procedures, standards and codes.
• Develop maintenance plans for corrections and ensure DOD standards are upheld.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs).
• Provide technical expertise, answer queries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and manage timelines and budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling design

RCDD certification

Project management

Communication skills

AutoCAD/CAD tools

MS Office/MS Project/SharePoint/Visio

BICSI standards knowledge

NEC/IEEE/EIA/TIA knowledge

Travel readiness

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD/BIM tools

Job description

SMS is seeking a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to work with our design to design, integrate, and implement telecommunication and data communication infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and meeting client needs

Since 1976, SMS has specialized in modernizing legacy IT and sustaining complex enterprise environments for federal agencies. With the goal of building long-term partnerships with our customers, we invest in our employees by providing the training, tools, and support they need to keep critical missions operational, improve performance, and reduce risk. SMS is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with offices and on-site operations at customer locations throughout the United States. For additional information on SMS, visit www.sms.com.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, coordinating, design, and installation oversight inside plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber and all associated cabling elements at various National Guard Bases
• Must follow DOD and commercial best practice procedures, standards and/or codes.
• Develop maintenance plans for corrections and ensure the DOD industry standards are upheld.
• Prepare engineering drawings, specifications, reports, and Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs)
• Provide technical expertise, answer queries, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Develop proposals, cost estimates, and manage timelines and budgets

Required Qualifications

• 7-10 years in structured cabling design/implementation
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification
• Minimum 6 years developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling.
• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, SharePoint, and MS Visio
• Must be well versed in BICSI guidelines and standards.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and other industry standards and codes related to the design and installation of low voltage and telecommunications systems, and their spaces and pathways.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and other CAD/BIM tools Knowledge of ANSI/TIA, BICSI, and relevant building codes
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems including survey, design, installation, and testing/commissioning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff personnel of various expertise levels.
• Problem analysis and creative problem solving
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to thrive in a dynamic fast-paced work environment
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• DoD Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain an interim clearance
• Ability to travel to job sites when needed (approx. 25%)

Salary Range - $130,000 - $145,000

SMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.