Federal Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Why Black and Veatch Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (required)
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, BICSI industry standards, codes and best practices related to the design of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), low voltage, and telecommunications systems
Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems from a safety and constructability perspective
Strong knowledge of inside plant (ISP) cabling infrastructure to include telecommunications spaces and pathways, copper, and optical fiber cabling and connectivity
Experience in outside plant (OSP) design of copper and fiber optic communication systems
Experience in audio-visual (AV) system design
4+ years of experience designing applicable telecommunication systems
Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead communication designs and coordinate with other disciplines
Create conceptual and detailed systems designs, including producing design drawings, specifications and design analysis deliverables
Coordinate with a BIM/CAD team for drawing production
Perform quality control duties and independent technical reviews
Manage assigned budgets, scopes and schedules
Mentoring and providing guidance/instruction to less experienced staff members
May perform fieldwork and write assessment reports
May assist with creation of design guides and templates
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities