Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1

Position Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean – We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to make a meaningful impact by powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. As a Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1 (EL1), you will lead cross-functional teams to design, coordinate, and deliver complex telecommunications and infrastructure engineering solutions for high-density, AI-driven data centers. You will be responsible for mentoring junior engineers, managing technical risk, and ensuring industry compliance while implementing world-class, resilient, and scalable systems for mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering lifecycle for mission-critical AI data center projects from concept through commissioning.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, constructible engineering solutions across telecommunications systems.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across disciplines (Networking, AV, Security, MEP, Architecture) for seamless system integration.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Manage technical risk, resolve complex challenges, and ensure compliance with industry standards (TIA, NFPA, BICSI).
• Drive development of engineering deliverables including design drawings, project schedules, cable run-lists, test plans, and quality control documentation.
• Lead technical discussions with clients, project leadership, and field teams to proactively address challenges.
• Integrate and analyze data from multiple company systems to support technical solutions.
• Champion engineering best practices, process improvements, and innovation for AI infrastructure scalability and reliability.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the engineering and construction process.
• Identify, recommend, and implement work process improvements and review technical project details with clients and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 7+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Computer Engineering, Math, or Physics (preferably from an ABET accredited program).
• Minimum of 7+ years in any engineering discipline with construction experience, including at least 3+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex technical projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and active systems (e.g., DAS, PA, emergency phones), along with familiarity with TIA standards, NFPA codes, and BICSI standards.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and engineering documentation tools.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and engineering project management tools.
• Ability to obtain a TS Clearance as required for the project.
• Strong analytical, cost estimation, and effective communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions and produce comprehensive engineering solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification.
• Experience with AI infrastructure technologies and high-density fiber capacity solutions.
• Manufacturer certifications (e.g., NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Operations, Corning Fiber Design, Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician).
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) certification.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification.
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training.
• National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) training.