Telecommunications Engineer

Position Overview

Telecom Engineer
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home, 9/80 working schedule – every other Friday off)
Salary: $60-$77/hr

Our client’s Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) organization is a dynamic and rapidly growing business supporting the increasing demand for EPC services across markets including semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicles, synthetic materials, and data centers. M&T leverages agility, innovative technologies, and world-class talent to exceed customer expectations while building a sustainable future.

As a Telecoms Engineer, you will perform field investigations, conduct client interviews to define project scope, and develop cost estimates for control systems. You will design, develop, modify, and evaluate ICT-Telecommunications components and processes, providing technical recommendations to resolve complex issues and ensuring all project-specific requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute independent telecommunications engineering work by evaluating, selecting, and adapting engineering techniques and criteria on medium-sized projects in support of a global business unit.
• Support the design, development, modification, and evaluation of telecommunications components and processes using established Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards, and company standard application programs.
• Communicate complex technical issues and present recommended solutions to upper management.
• Develop conceptual designs for telecommunications engineering projects, including those with specialized or unique requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates, staffing plans, and project schedules.
• Interpret new or specialized regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
• Coordinate with client representatives to obtain approval of telecommunications-related aspects of project work.
• Conduct or lead special studies related to new telecommunications engineering methods, materials, and technologies.
• Participate in specialized technical education and training programs as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) with 8–10 years of relevant experience, or 12–14 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong knowledge of ICT-Telecommunications systems, equipment, applications, design methods, materials, and computer tools used for analysis and development of project design deliverables
• Understanding of technical and cost considerations influencing design feature selection within the ICT-Telecommunications discipline
• Experience developing ICT-Telecommunications network topology, DAS, data center infrastructure, OSI model implementation, rack design, and horizontal distribution systems

Preferred Qualifications

• RCDD certification preferred
• Proficiency with industry-standard software such as CAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office is desirable