Telecommunications Engineer 2 - DMV

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,640 - 135,960; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is hiring a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 2 in Washington, DC. The role involves designing and implementing structured cabling systems for high-density AI data centers. Responsibilities include coordinating project requirements, producing detailed design drawings, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in telecommunications and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Benefits include competitive salary, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in telecommunications structured cabling.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes.
• Must successfully pass an extensive background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop and track project requirements.
• Produce coordinated design and construction drawings.
• Perform site surveys and produce reports.
• Ensure compliance with M.C. Dean’s engineering standards.

Skills

Telecommunications structured cabling

AutoCAD or REVIT

BIM

TIA standards

NFPA codes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD)

Building Information Management (BIM)

Job description

The Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 2 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. They will interface with the customers, project leadership, field leadership, other trades, manufacturers, and other telecommunications engineers. The engineer shall be responsible for producing constructible engineering deliverables that illustrate telecommunications device locations on floor/ceiling plans, telecommunications space layout 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 their projects. The engineer will oversee the technical requirements of the project throughout the entire project lifecycle, assisting with solution development, troubleshooting construction discrepancies, and contributing to the overall schedule and budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Developing, Identifying, Coordinating, and Tracking project requirements
• Coordinating communication connectivity requirements to include backbone and interrack cabling, work area outlet types, cabling media and connector types, system topology, and device locations with the Data and 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, BIM, etc.
• 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/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 the project requirements, provide clear and constructible information, and meet M.C. Dean’s engineering standards.
• Perform site surveys, produce reports, identify/propose/develop solutions based on observations made on the site.
• Produce Pre-fabrication designs and test procedures for Pre-Installation and Check Out (PITCO) activities.
• Learn the operation of and lead in the design of active systems to include nurse call systems, public address systems, distributed antenna systems, and emergency phones.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of and utilize relevant sections of NFPA codes, TIA Standards, BICSI publications, or other relevant criteria.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid-time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ year’s experience in the telecommunications structured cabling industry to include inside and outside plant pathways, cabling, components, testing, and design and a Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering field.
• 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 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 in order 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.

Pay Range USD $90,640.00 - USD $135,960.00 /Yr.