In-Building Wireless & DAS Lead (Commercial & Public Safety)

KGP Telecommunications•Blue Bell, PA

1d•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Company Overview Circet USA is the leading provider of Network Services in North America, and we're looking for talented professionals to join our team. We specialize in engineering and construction services delivering comprehensive solutions across Inside Plant, Outside Plant, and Wireless networks to meet the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers. With nearly 50 years of industry experience, we work with major telecom service providers, MSOs, cloud service providers, and utilities. At Circet USA, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact by helping to create customized solutions that address our clients' unique challenges. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you. Circet USA’s benefits package includes the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Digital Health & Wellness Support Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Insurance Short-term & Long-term disability Group term & Voluntary life insurance Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts Paid Time Off & 401K Company Discount Website Job Summary and Responsibilities The In-Building Wireless & DAS Lead is responsible for owning the end-to-end strategy, design, scoping, and commercial delivery of in-building wireless solutions, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), small cells, and Public Safety LMR (ERRCS) systems. This role serves as the technical and commercial authority for complex in-building deployments across enterprise, healthcare, hospitality, stadiums, mixed-use, and critical infrastructure environments. The role combines deep RF and systems expertise with strong cost modeling, pricing, and vendor management capabilities. The DAS Lead partners closely with sales, real estate, construction, OEMs, and deployment teams to ensure solutions are compliant, scalable, and financially viable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Architecture & Technical Leadership Define and govern in-building wireless and DAS architectures for large public venues, including stadiums, arenas, convention centers, campuses, and airports. Lead technical design for high-capacity DAS environments supporting tens of thousands of concurrent users, high uplink demand, and event-driven traffic spikes Architect neutral-host and multi-operator DAS solutions optimized for venue size, coverage, capacity and service KPIs. Address venue-specific RF challenges such as interference management, sectorization, antenna placement, and multi-building deployment models Integrate DAS with Wi-Fi, small cells, private LTE/5G, Public Safety and iOT network environments where applicable Serve as a hands-on deployment lead supervising multiple venue installations and construction / integration teams on a nationwide scale Serve as escalation point for complex RF, interference, capacity, and integration issues Establish designs, standards, and deployment playbooks for in-building and venue-scale systems Public Safety LMR / ERRCS Own design, compliance, and deployment standards for Public Safety DAS / ERRCS systems Interpret and apply AHJ, IFC, NFPA (e.g., NFPA 72, NFPA 1225/1221), and local code requirements Coordinate with fire marshals, building officials, and public safety agencies during design and acceptance testing Ensure survivability, battery backup, monitoring, and redundancy requirements are met Scoping & Pricing Ownership Lead business development strategy for new opportunities, with emphasis on large public and private venues, Lead technical scoping for new opportunities, including venue assessments, walk-throughs, and requirement definition Develop BOMs, cost models, and ROM-to-final pricing for large-scale DAS and public safety systems Define pricing assumptions, margin targets, and risk contingencies Identify technical and commercial trade-offs impacting coverage, capacity, schedule, and cost Support contract structures including turnkey, cost-plus, and managed service models Identify cost drivers and trade-offs (fiber runs, headend complexity, risers, power, redundancy) Pre-Sales & Strategic Engagement Act as the strategic and technical lead in customer and carrier engagements Develop opportunity identification and targeting strategies for new business Support RFPs/RFIs, proposals, and executive-level presentations Align solutions with customer coverage, capacity, and compliance objectives Vendor & Partner Management Evaluate and select DAS, small cell, and public safety OEMs and integrators Manage interoperability across RF, fiber, power, monitoring, and core systems Maintain awareness of vendor roadmaps, pricing models, and certification requirements Carrier Coordination & Approvals Serve as the primary technical interface with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile for in-building and venue DAS solutions Lead carrier design reviews, RF approvals, and system acceptance processes Lead installation and deployment activities maintaining close coordination between venue owners, carriers and stakeholders Ensure DAS designs meet carrier-specific standards for coverage, capacity, uplink performance, and monitoring Coordinate carrier testing, optimization, and launch activities Deployment & Acceptance Oversee turnkey installations from design to construction to handoff Support installation, optimization, commissioning, and acceptance testing Lead troubleshooting and remediation for performance or compliance gaps GC and Vendor management Ensure documentation, as-builts, and close-out packages are complete Provide strong program management oversight for the E2E process

Requirements

Proven experience leading large-scale DAS deployments for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, airports, campuses, or similarly complex public venues
Direct experience with neutral-host DAS architectures, including multi-operator RF design, capacity planning, and commercial models
Demonstrated success delivering DAS systems supporting high user density and event-driven traffic patterns
Technical Deep experience with in-building DAS architectures (active, passive, hybrid)
Strong understanding of RF design for indoor environments
Experience with Public Safety LMR / ERRCS systems
Familiarity with carrier requirements and neutral-host models
Familiarity with various OEMs commonly used in indoor and outdoor DAS systems
Hands on knowledge of fiber, power, grounding, and construction coordination
Commercial & Professional Proven experience scoping, pricing, and costing complex in-building wireless projects
Ability to create and defend BOMs, ROMs, and final pricing models
Strong cross-functional leadership skills across sales, engineering, and construction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience 8–12+ years in in-building wireless, DAS, or RF systems including field deployment activities
Prior role as DAS engineer, RF lead, solutions architect, or deployment teams
Experience interfacing with AHJs and public safety agencies
Experience interacting with customer
Ability to travel for client meetings and travel to the field, when needed.

Nice To Haves

Prior responsibility for DAS solutions with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile participation
Experience managing multi-carrier funding, contribution models, or operator-specific upgrade cycles
NICET Level II–IV (Fire Alarm or ERRCS-related)
Experience with selecting DAS and Public Safety OEMs
Knowledge of CBRS and private wireless integration indoors
Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent in Engineering or related field

Responsibilities

Define and govern in-building wireless and DAS architectures for large public venues, including stadiums, arenas, convention centers, campuses, and airports.
Lead technical design for high-capacity DAS environments supporting tens of thousands of concurrent users, high uplink demand, and event-driven traffic spikes
Architect neutral-host and multi-operator DAS solutions optimized for venue size, coverage, capacity and service KPIs.
Address venue-specific RF challenges such as interference management, sectorization, antenna placement, and multi-building deployment models
Integrate DAS with Wi-Fi, small cells, private LTE/5G, Public Safety and iOT network environments where applicable
Serve as a hands-on deployment lead supervising multiple venue installations and construction / integration teams on a nationwide scale
Serve as escalation point for complex RF, interference, capacity, and integration issues
Establish designs, standards, and deployment playbooks for in-building and venue-scale systems
Own design, compliance, and deployment standards for Public Safety DAS / ERRCS systems
Interpret and apply AHJ, IFC, NFPA (e.g., NFPA 72, NFPA 1225/1221), and local code requirements
Coordinate with fire marshals, building officials, and public safety agencies during design and acceptance testing
Ensure survivability, battery backup, monitoring, and redundancy requirements are met
Lead business development strategy for new opportunities, with emphasis on large public and private venues,
Lead technical scoping for new opportunities, including venue assessments, walk-throughs, and requirement definition
Develop BOMs, cost models, and ROM-to-final pricing for large-scale DAS and public safety systems
Define pricing assumptions, margin targets, and risk contingencies
Identify technical and commercial trade-offs impacting coverage, capacity, schedule, and cost
Support contract structures including turnkey, cost-plus, and managed service models
Identify cost drivers and trade-offs (fiber runs, headend complexity, risers, power, redundancy)
Act as the strategic and technical lead in customer and carrier engagements
Develop opportunity identification and targeting strategies for new business
Support RFPs/RFIs, proposals, and executive-level presentations
Align solutions with customer coverage, capacity, and compliance objectives
Evaluate and select DAS, small cell, and public safety OEMs and integrators
Manage interoperability across RF, fiber, power, monitoring, and core systems
Maintain awareness of vendor roadmaps, pricing models, and certification requirements
Serve as the primary technical interface with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile for in-building and venue DAS solutions
Lead carrier design reviews, RF approvals, and system acceptance processes
Lead installation and deployment activities maintaining close coordination between venue owners, carriers and stakeholders
Ensure DAS designs meet carrier-specific standards for coverage, capacity, uplink performance, and monitoring
Coordinate carrier testing, optimization, and launch activities
Oversee turnkey installations from design to construction to handoff
Support installation, optimization, commissioning, and acceptance testing
Lead troubleshooting and remediation for performance or compliance gaps
GC and Vendor management
Ensure documentation, as-builts, and close-out packages are complete
Provide strong program management oversight for the E2E process