Senior Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Senior Registered Communications Distribution Designer

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation.

ValidaTek is searching for a Senior Registered Communications Distribution Designer to lead the planning and development of an advanced cable infrastructure supporting a large DoD IT infrastructure program providing a common view for all enterprise-wide users.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and planning of enterprise telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure.
• Develop Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs), design packages, and technical documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and infrastructure assessments to gather project requirements.
• Design and maintain Inside Plant (ISP) systems, including fiber, copper, coax, conduit, and cable tray infrastructure.
• Ensure designs comply with BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NEC, UFC, and DoD standards.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers, technicians, and installation teams.
• Review and approve cable infrastructure designs, drawings, and installation plans.
• Support telecommunications modernization, expansion, and lifecycle replacement projects.
• Oversee installation, testing, and acceptance of cable infrastructure systems.
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, project managers, and engineering teams to meet mission requirements.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an RCDD.
• 3+ years of experience as a senior or lead RCDD in planning and designing cable infrastructure in a cleared DoD environment.
• Performed site visits for data collection and evaluation of telecommunications and building technologies systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes.
• Maintained Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and all associated.
• Demonstrates current knowledge on codes and technologies appropriate to telecommunications and building technologies and the design/construction industry.
• Demonstrated outstanding mathematics and IT abilities.
• Must have Registered Communications Distribution Designer certification.
• Must have an active Secret clearance.
• All candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Salary Disclosure Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.