Sr Telecommunications Designer – Data Center Campus Planning

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer – Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high‑performance industrial projects. The role focuses on designing, documenting, and coordinating telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure for data center facilities, ensuring systems are reliable, scalable, and code compliant.

Benefits

Hybrid or fully remote work schedule option providing flexibility
Competitive Salary: $95k - $117k/year, depending on location, education, experience, and certifications
Eligibility for annual target bonus/incentive program based on performance and goals
Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k) plan with company match; professional development and training; generous PTO and paid holidays
Continuous learning culture with support for career growth

Responsibilities

The Telecommunications Designer – Data Center is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure supporting data center facilities. This position ensures systems are reliable, scalable, code‑compliant, and aligned with owner standards and availability objectives.

Design telecommunications and low‑voltage infrastructure supporting data center environments, including single‑path distribution with redundant critical components
Prepare complete design and construction documentation, including:
- Telecommunications floor plans
- Equipment room layouts and facility rack elevations
- Pathway layouts (conduit and cable tray)
- Equipment and cable schedules
Develop structured cabling designs utilizing fiber optic and copper cabling systems (including high‑density and MPO solutions where applicable)
Plan and document data center functional spaces, including:
- Main Distribution Areas (MDA)
- Horizontal Distribution Areas (HDA)
- Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA)
- Telecommunications Rooms (TRs)
Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and IT stakeholders
Apply applicable codes, standards, and guidelines (TIA, BICSI, NEC, local AHJ requirements)
Support schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, and construction administration phases
Respond to RFIs and review contractor submittals and shop drawings for compliance with design intent
Participate in closeout documentation
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with internal QA/QC standards

Systems and Technologies

Structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper)
Data center cable management and pathway infrastructure
Grounding and bonding for telecommunications systems
Technology racks, cabinets, and enclosures
Carrier entrance facilities and demarcation points
Support infrastructure for LAN, WAN, ISP, NOCs and enterprise IT networks

Physical and Work Environment Requirements

Office‑based design environment with periodic site visits
Ability to review construction areas, including equipment rooms and pathways
Occasional travel to project sites

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET Accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum fifteen (15) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or nineteen (19) years experience with former employer(s). Minimum 3–5 years of telecommunications design experience, with demonstrated exposure to data center projects
Working knowledge of data center concepts and availability requirements
Ability to prepare and manage schedules, cable matrices, and coordination documents
Strong understanding of applicable standards, including TIA‑942, TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, TIA‑607, BICSI TDMM, NFPA 70 (NEC)
Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications: