Telecommunications Engineer 2 - Richmond, VA

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc. is seeking a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 2 in Richmond, VA, to design and implement structured cabling systems for high-density AI-driven data centers. Candidates should have 2+ years in telecommunications, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and the capability to manage complex engineering projects. The role offers opportunities for personal growth in a collaborative environment with tasks that include project tracking, technical documentation, and field troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in telecommunications structured cabling.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, and able to work independently.
• Basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate project requirements.
• Produce construction specifications and design drawings.
• Manage cable acceptance test plans.

Skills

Telecommunications Structured Cabling

Project Coordination

Technical Documentation

AutoCAD

REVIT

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Job description

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 will research, develop, and coordinate engineering solutions for cabling, equipment, pathways, spaces, 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. Responsibilities include producing constructible engineering deliverables that illustrate telecommunications device locations, space layouts, mounting, and assembly instructions, cable connections, administration plans, acceptance test plans, quality control plans, studies, calculations, materials lists, cabling schedules, operations manuals, and warranties to support project design, installation, and closeout. The engineer will oversee technical requirements throughout the entire project lifecycle, assist with solution development, troubleshoot construction discrepancies, and contribute to overall 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 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, including 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 project and system requirements.
• Understanding and implementing the M.C. Dean Quality Control process to ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project requirements, provide clear and constructible information, and meet M.C. Dean’s engineering standards.
• Performing site surveys, producing reports, and 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

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in the telecommunications structured cabling industry, including inside and outside plant pathways, cabling, components, testing, and design.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable Engineering field.
• Detail‑oriented, motivated, self‑starter; able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to expand knowledge base to new systems and technologies as project demand dictates.
• Basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA codes.
• Successfully pass an extensive background check.
• Up to 10% 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 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.
• Finger dexterity for manipulating objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., 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.