Telecommunications Engineer 2 - Charleston, SC

M. C. Dean; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

M. C. Dean is hiring a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 2 in Charleston, SC. This role involves designing and implementing telecommunications systems for high-density AI-driven data centers. You will produce engineering deliverables and oversee the technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years of electrical experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD or REVIT. Join us to be part of impactful projects in secure environments. Up to 10% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project requirements and communicate with stakeholders.
• Coordinating telecommunications space and pathway designs.
• Producing detailed design and construction drawings.

Skills

Engineering

Telecommunications

AutoCAD or REVIT

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Overview

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 2

The position involves the design, coordination, and implementation of telecommunication structured cabling systems for high‑density Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven data centers. The engineer shall be responsible for researching, understanding, developing, and coordinating the engineering solution of the telecommunication cabling, equipment, pathways, spaces, and grounding and bonding for inside and outside plant infrastructure. The engineer will interface with customers, project leadership, field leadership, other trades, manufacturers, and other telecommunications engineers.

The engineer shall produce constructible engineering deliverables that illustrate telecommunications device locations on floor/ceiling plans, telecommunications space layouts on enlarged plans and elevations, mounting and assembly instructions on detail drawings, point‑to‑point cable connections on riser diagrams, telecommunications administration plans, acceptance test plans, acceptance test reports, quality control plans, studies and calculations, list of materials, cabling schedules, operations manuals, and warranties to support the design, installation, and closeout of projects. The engineer will oversee the technical requirements throughout the lifecycle, assist with solution development, troubleshoot construction discrepancies, and contribute to schedule and budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Developing, identifying, coordinating, and tracking project requirements
• Coordinating communication connectivity requirements including backbone and inter‑rack cabling, work area outlet types, cabling media and connector types, system topology, and device locations with Data, Wireless Networking, Audio Visual, Security, Mechanical, Electrical, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications space plans with consideration for Architecture, MEP, and Electronic Systems.
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure to include fill calculations and BIM.
• Identifying, writing, and responding to Requests for Information (RFI).
• Producing coordinated detailed design and construction drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project requirements and specifications.
• Producing coordinated detailed telecommunications construction specifications based on project criteria.
• Creating and managing cable run lists and system labeling.
• Creating and managing cable acceptance test plans based on specification requirements.
• Identifying products, creating Bill of Materials, and developing product data deliverables that meet the project and system requirements.
• Understanding and implementing the M.C. Dean Quality Control process to ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project requirements.
• Performing site surveys, producing reports, identifying/proposing/developing solutions based on observations made on the site.
• Producing pre‑fabrication designs and test procedures for pre‑installation and check‑out (PITCO) activities.
• Learning the operation of and leading in the design of active systems including nurse call systems, public address systems, distributed antenna systems, and emergency phones.
• Developing an in‑depth knowledge of and utilizing relevant sections of NFPA codes, TIA Standards, BICSI publications, or other relevant criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience.
• Detailed, motivated, self‑starter; must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be willing to expand knowledge base to new systems and technologies as project demand dictates.
• Must pose and demonstrate basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes.
• Must be able to successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required.

Desired Training

• CompTIA Network+ Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
• BICSI RCDD or other experience working with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or Building Information Management (BIM) systems such as REVIT.
• Working knowledge of active communication systems such as Public Address, Nurse Call, Distributed Antenna Systems, WLAN, Emergency Phones.
• Manufacturer certifications a plus.
• Prior field installation and testing experience a plus.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.