Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)

Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)

Contract-to-hire opportunity Locations: Overland Park, KS | Denver, CO | Arlington, VA Onsite: 5 Days per Week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD) to join a growing team supporting critical federal infrastructure and communications projects. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to lead telecommunications and ICT system designs for complex government facilities and mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in structured cabling, telecommunications infrastructure, and low-voltage systems design, along with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

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

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Conduct site assessments and field investigations.
• Prepare technical assessment and evaluation reports.
• Assist in the development of design standards, templates, and engineering guides.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal project requirements.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification required.
• Minimum 4 years of telecommunications systems design experience.
• Strong knowledge of: NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and BICSI standards and best practices Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems Low-voltage and telecommunications infrastructure Structured cabling systems and installation practices
• Experience designing Inside Plant (ISP) telecommunications systems, including: Telecommunications rooms and spaces Pathways and cable routing Copper and fiber optic cabling systems
• Ability to perform technical reviews and manage multiple project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber optic communication systems.
• Audio-Visual (AV) systems design experience.
• Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D) certification.
• Experience supporting federal, defense, or government facility projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineering and design staff.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.