Federal Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)

Job Title: Federal Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)
Duration: 6-Month Contract to hire. Onsite 5 days/week
Locations: Overland Park, Denver, Co, Arlington, Va
Pay rate: $49-53.30/hr. DOE
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (required)

The Opportunity!

In this role, you will:

• Lead telecommunications and ICT design efforts and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Develop conceptual and detailed system designs, including design drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical analyses.
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD teams to support drawing production and project deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews and independent technical evaluations of engineering work products.
• Manage assigned project budgets, scopes, schedules, and deliverables.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineering and design staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct field investigations and site assessments as required.
• Prepare technical reports and assessment documentation.
• Assist in developing engineering standards, design guides, and templates.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and project pursuit activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Due to the nature of projects supported, candidates must be U.S. Citizens.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and BICSI standards, codes, and best practices related to Information and Communications Technology (ICT), low-voltage systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems, including safety, constructability, and installation requirements.
• Experience with Inside Plant (ISP) telecommunications infrastructure, including telecommunications rooms, pathways, copper cabling, fiber optic cabling, and connectivity systems.
• Experience designing Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber optic communication networks.
• Experience with audio-visual (AV) system design.
• Four (4) or more years of telecommunications, ICT, or low-voltage systems design experience.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment requirements, which may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle records review, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.