Network Infrastructure Engineer

TEKsystems•Tempe, AZ

1d•$60 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

The Network Infrastructure Engineer will provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of structured cabling systems, including Category 6A, fiber optic, and specialty communications infrastructure. This role involves reviewing architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and low-voltage construction documents for compliance with ASU standards and industry best practices. The engineer will support various project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, and construction, for both capital improvement and tenant improvement projects. Responsibilities include participating in project meetings, performing field assessments and site surveys, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and conducting construction quality assurance inspections. The role also supports campus fiber optic infrastructure planning, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with Enterprise Technology teams. Additionally, the engineer will support modernization, renovation, and infrastructure upgrade projects, as well as the commissioning and turnover of telecommunications and network infrastructure systems.

Requirements

Network engineering
Structured cabling system design, implementation, testing, certification, and lifecycle management.
Fiber optic infrastructure, including both inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) environments.
Telecommunications room (TR), entrance facility (EF), equipment room (ER), and pathway design.
New construction, renovation, modernization, and tenant improvement projects.
Construction administration, project coordination, contractor management, and owner representation.
Reading, interpreting, and reviewing architectural, engineering, telecommunications, and construction documents.
Quality assurance and quality control inspections of communications infrastructure installations.
Higher education, healthcare, government, research, municipal, or large-scale enterprise environments.
Managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
Communicating technical concepts effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP)
BICSI Technician (TECH) Certification
BICSI Installer Certifications
Fiber Optic Association (FOA) Certifications
Manufacturer certifications related to fiber optic, structured cabling, or telecommunications infrastructure

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of structured cabling systems, including Category 6A, fiber optic, and specialty communications infrastructure.
Review architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and low-voltage construction documents for compliance with ASU standards and industry best practices.
Support programming, schematic design, design development, and construction phases of capital improvement and tenant improvement projects.
Participate in project meetings with architects, engineers, contractors, facilities personnel, and university stakeholders.
Perform field assessments, site surveys, and telecommunications infrastructure evaluations.
Review submittals, shop drawings, requests for information (RFIs), product data, and proposed design modifications.
Conduct construction quality assurance and quality control inspections.
Verify installation compliance with ASU Division 27 standards, project specifications, and applicable industry standards.
Assist with campus fiber optic infrastructure planning and expansion initiatives.
Maintain technical documentation, standards, design details, and infrastructure records.
Collaborate with Enterprise Technology teams to align infrastructure solutions with operational requirements.
Support modernization, renovation, and bond-funded infrastructure upgrade projects.
Support commissioning, activation, turnover, and operational acceptance of telecommunications and network infrastructure systems associated with construction and renovation projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.