Sr Telecommunications Designer – Data Center Campus Planning

SSOE, Inc.•Nashville, TN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

SSOE is seeking a Senior Telecommunication Designer - Data Centers who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data centers and high-performance industrial projects. In this role, you will work closely with an exceptional and fully integrated staff of in-house engineering and architecture teams to ensure that these critical projects meet and exceed industry standards from scope development to commissioning and start-up. SSOE brings decades of experience in power-intensive, high-tech, and mission-critical environments throughout North America, making us an excellent choice for your next career move. At SSOE, you'll work with amazing colleagues and be part of something big! We've consistently been named a “Great Place to Work” and are experiencing the most successful years in our history.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET Accredited), Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum fifteen (15) years experience with SSOE as a Designer or nineteen (19) years experience with former employer(s).
Minimum 3–5 years of telecommunications design experience, with demonstrated exposure to data center projects.
Working knowledge of data center concepts and availability requirements.
Ability to prepare and manage schedules, cable matrices, and coordination documents.
Strong understanding of applicable standards, including: TIA‑942, TIA‑568, TIA‑569, TIA‑606, TIA‑607, BICSI TDMM, NFPA 70 (NEC)
Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy
Understanding of redundancy and reliability concepts
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Effective coordination with multidisciplinary teams
Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

Nice To Haves

Experience with mission‑critical or colocation data center projects.
BICSI certifications : RCDD, DCDC
Experience supporting construction administration and commissioning.
Knowledge of owner‑specific data center design standards.

Responsibilities

Design telecommunications and low‑voltage infrastructure supporting data center environments, including single‑path distribution with redundant critical components.
Prepare complete design and construction documentation, including: Telecommunications floor plans, Equipment room layouts and facility rack elevations, Pathway layouts (conduit and cable tray), Equipment and cable schedules.
Develop structured cabling designs utilizing fiber optic and copper cabling systems (including high‑density and MPO solutions where applicable).
Plan and document data center functional spaces, including: Main Distribution Areas (MDA), Horizontal Distribution Areas (HDA), Equipment Distribution Areas (EDA), Telecommunications Rooms (TRs).
Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and IT stakeholders.
Knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including TIA, BICSI, NEC, and local AHJ requirements.
Support Schematic Design (SD), Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), bidding, and construction administration phases.
Respond to RFIs and review contractor submittments and shop drawings for compliance with design intent.
Participate in closeout documentation.
Maintain detailed and accurate documentation in accordance with internal QA/QC standards.
Structured cabling systems (fiber optic and copper)
Data center cable management and pathway infrastructure
Grounding and bonding for telecommunications systems
Technology racks, cabinets, and enclosures
Carrier entrance facilities and demarcation points
Support infrastructure for LAN, WAN, ISP, NOCs and enterprise IT networks
Office‑based design environment with periodic site visits.
Ability to review construction areas, including equipment rooms and pathways.
Occasional travel may be required to project sites.