Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer

Rowan Digital Infrastructure; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Team building and educational opportunities

Job summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is seeking a Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to enhance its portfolio across the U.S. This role focuses on the design and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure, ensuring scalable and resilient systems for data centers.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in ISP/OSP designs and enjoy a hybrid working environment, backed by competitive benefits and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of ISP/OSP telecommunications design principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop telecommunications infrastructure standards for Rowan data centers.
• Design and review ISP and OSP telecommunications systems.
• Support Carrier Entrance Facilities and Main Distribution Frames design.

Skills

Telecommunications infrastructure design

ISP/OSP design principles

Structured cabling systems

Fiber optic infrastructure

Project management

Communication skills

Education

5+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design experience

RCDD certification preferred

Job description

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is redefining how data centers are delivered—faster, smarter, and at scale. We partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility.

Our experienced, end-to-end team delivers custom solutions across a growing portfolio of strategic sites in key markets across the United States. Backed by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, Rowan is committed to enabling the next generation of digital infrastructure—and building a more sustainable future in the process.

Ready to help transform how the world’s most important technologies are powered? Join us.

Role Summary

Rowan is seeking a Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure across the Rowan data center portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing campus‑wide telecommunications standards and designs, including ISP/OSP infrastructure, structured cabling systems, fiber backbone architecture, carrier connectivity, and telecommunications spaces. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, construction, operations, customers, and external consultants to ensure scalable, resilient, and standardized infrastructure across all projects.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings, meetings, or to project sites.

Location: Denver, Colorado – Remote is an option for the right candidate.

Compensation: 110k-130k (Offer Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop telecommunications infrastructure standards for Rowan data centers.
• Design and review ISP and OSP telecommunications systems, including conduit pathways, duct banks, handholes, vaults, and fiber distribution networks.
• Define fiber backbone architectures, route diversity requirements, and capacity planning strategies.
• Support Carrier Entrance Facilities (CEF), Building Entry Facilities (BEF), Meet-Me Rooms (MMR), Main Distribution Frames (MDF), and Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) design and standards.
• Coordinate telecommunications requirements across campus and building infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain structured cabling standards for fiber optic and copper infrastructure.
• Review telecommunications room layouts, rack elevations, pathways, and cable routing designs.
• Support fiber allocation planning, patching strategies, labeling standards, and cable management practices.
• Coordinate carrier access requirements, dark fiber connectivity, lit services, and interconnection strategies.
• Review of customer telecommunications requirements and Owner Project Requirements (OPRs).
• Support telecommunications commissioning activities, including fiber testing, OTDR validation, certification review, and turnover documentation.
• Review telecommunications submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and construction documents for compliance with Rowan standards.

Telecommunications Infrastructure Design

• Develop telecommunications infrastructure standards for Rowan data centers.
• Design and review ISP and OSP telecommunications systems, including conduit pathways, duct banks, handholes, vaults, and fiber distribution networks.
• Define fiber backbone architectures, route diversity requirements, and capacity planning strategies.
• Support Carrier Entrance Facilities (CEF), Building Entry Facilities (BEF), Meet-Me Rooms (MMR), Main Distribution Frames (MDF), and Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) design and standards.
• Coordinate telecommunications requirements across campus and building infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain structured cabling standards for fiber optic and copper infrastructure.
• Review telecommunications room layouts, rack elevations, pathways, and cable routing designs.
• Support fiber allocation planning, patching strategies, labeling standards, and cable management practices.
• Coordinate carrier access requirements, dark fiber connectivity, lit services, and interconnection strategies.
• Review of customer telecommunications requirements and Owner Project Requirements (OPRs).
• Support telecommunications commissioning activities, including fiber testing, OTDR validation, certification review, and turnover documentation.
• Review telecommunications submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and construction documents for compliance with Rowan standards.

Network Engineering Support

• Support the design and implementation of IT and OT network infrastructure within Rowan data centers.
• Coordinate network requirements for Building Management Systems (BMS) and related operational technologies.
• Assist with network topology development, IP addressing strategies, resiliency requirements, and infrastructure standards.
• Review network equipment layouts, rack elevations, and telecommunications infrastructure requirements to ensure alignment with overall facility design.
• Coordinate with network engineers, controls vendors, and operations teams during design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and related operational technologies.

Design Coordination & Project Support

• Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, customers, and telecommunications consultants.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering exercises, and project coordination meetings.
• Support procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and technical scope reviews.
• Assist with change management, issue resolution, and project execution from design through commissioning.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, mission‑critical, or large‑scale industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of ISP/OSP telecommunications design principles.
• Experience with structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and carrier connectivity.
• Familiarity with Carrier Entrance Facilities, Meet‑Me Rooms, MDFs, IDFs, and telecommunications room design.
• Working knowledge of IT/OT network infrastructure and BMS network requirements.
• Knowledge of BICSI, TIA, and telecommunications industry standards.
• RCDD certification preferred.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills.

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in‑office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment
• Team building and educational opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.