Telecommunications Engineer 3

Position Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean – We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with over 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems, delivering management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

The Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer 3 position involves the design, coordination, and implementation of telecommunication structured cabling systems for high density Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven data centers. You will research, develop, and coordinate engineering solutions for telecommunication cabling, equipment, pathways, spaces, grounding and bonding for both inside and outside plant infrastructure – working closely with customers, project and field leadership, various trades, manufacturers, and fellow telecommunications engineers. Your deliverables will include detailed constructible drawings, specifications, cable schedules, quality control plans and more to support project design, installation, and closeout, while overseeing technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, identifying, coordinating, and tracking project requirements
• Coordinating communication connectivity requirements to include backbone and interrack cabling, work area outlet types, cabling media and connector types, system topology, and device locations with various stakeholders such as Data and Wireless Networking, Audio Visual, Security, Mechanical, and Electrical teams
• Coordinating detailed telecommunications space plans, considering Architecture, MEP, and Electronic Systems
• Designing detailed telecommunications pathways for inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure including fill calculations and BIM integration
• Identifying, writing, and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Producing coordinated detailed design and construction drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project specifications
• Creating coordinated detailed construction specifications based on project criteria
• Managing cable run lists/system labeling schedules
• Developing and managing cable acceptance test plans based on specification requirements
• Identifying products, creating Bill of Materials, and developing product data deliverables to meet system requirements
• Implementing the M.C. Dean Quality Control process to ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project requirements and standards
• Performing site surveys, producing reports, and proposing or developing solutions based on observations, including pre-fabrication designs and test procedures for Pre-Installation and Check Out (PITCO) activities
• Learning the operation of and leading 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 applicable criteria

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ recent experience in the telecommunications infrastructure industry with a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 3+ years’ with a Master's Degree, or 0+ years’ with a PhD in a related field
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently as well as lead in a team environment
• Willingness to expand expertise into AI networking and supporting cabling infrastructure as project demands evolve
• Basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes
• Ability to successfully pass an extensive background check
• Must achieve BICSI DCDC credential within one year of employment
• Ability to obtain a TS clearance as required for the project

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI DCDC
• BICSI RCDD
• Manufacturer certifications such as NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Operations, Corning Fiber Design, or Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician
• Working knowledge of active communication systems such as Information Technology Networking, Wireless LAN, and Emergency Phones
• Experience with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or Building Information Management (BIM) systems such as REVIT
• Prior field installation and testing experience is a plus