Telecommunications Engineer 2 - San Antonio, TX

M.C. Dean, Inc•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

M.C. Dean is hiring a Telecommunications Engineer 2 for its Security and Electronic Systems business unit, supporting the US Air Force Education and Training Center. The role supports Department of the Air Force inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure engineering, including structured-cabling design, coordination, and implementation. Working under senior telecommunications engineers, the engineer develops toward independent ownership of assigned scope and coordinates with project and field leadership, other trades, manufacturers, telecommunications engineers, and, as directed, Government program office and base personnel. The engineer develops and coordinates engineering solutions for cabling, equipment, pathways, telecommunications spaces, and grounding and bonding across ISP and OSP infrastructure. The role produces construction-ready designs and documentation for survey, design, installation, cutover, and closeout, and helps manage technical requirements throughout the project lifecycle. Work includes coordinating design with network, architectural, mechanical, electrical, cybersecurity, and electronic-systems stakeholders; resolving construction discrepancies; and contributing to project schedule and budget planning. The position requires a bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field and at least two years of experience in the telecommunications structured-cabling industry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible for classified access and able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Travel to Air Force bases for surveys, cutovers, and acceptance testing may be up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field.
At least 2 years of experience in the telecommunications structured-cabling industry, including ISP and OSP pathways, cabling, components, testing, and design.
U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information.
Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
Detailed, motivated self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment.
Willingness to expand knowledge of new systems and technologies as project demand dictates.
Demonstrated basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA and NEC codes.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to Air Force bases, including for site surveys, cutovers, and acceptance testing.

Nice To Haves

BICSI RCDD credential or progress toward it.
BICSI OSP Designer credential.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
CompTIA Network+ certification.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) credentials.
Experience with computer-aided drafting (CAD) or building information modeling (BIM) systems such as Revit.
Experience on DoD or federal projects, including DAF base infrastructure and TEMPEST requirements.
Working knowledge of the campus network infrastructure supported by ISP/OSP cabling.
Manufacturer certifications.
Prior field installation and testing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, identify, coordinate, and track project requirements for assigned scope.
Coordinate connectivity requirements, including backbone and inter-rack cabling, work area outlet types, cabling media and connector types, system topology, and device locations, with network engineering and other stakeholders.
Coordinate telecommunications space plans with architecture, MEP, and electronic systems teams.
Coordinate ISP and OSP cabling pathway designs, including fill calculations and survey data for manholes, handholes, and ducts.
Identify, write, and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Produce coordinated design and construction drawings in AutoCAD or Revit, including rack elevations and weekly red-line updates, and incorporate red-lines into clean as-builts.
Produce telecommunications construction specifications from project criteria.
Create and manage cable run lists and system labeling.
Create and manage cable acceptance test plans, and support qualification testing and system acceptance testing.
Identify products; create bills of materials and equipment lists; and develop product data deliverables that meet project and system requirements.
Apply the M.C. Dean Quality Control process to ensure engineering deliverables meet project requirements, are clear and constructible, and meet company engineering standards.
Perform site surveys of communication equipment locations and ISP/OSP pathways, produce survey reports, and propose solutions based on findings.
Assist with base work request and environmental review packages, and maintain ISP/OSP cable records in the base cable management system in accordance with Air Force documentation requirements.
Develop working knowledge of and apply TIA standards, BICSI publications, NEC, NESC, NFPA codes, and TEMPEST requirements.
Assist with solution development, resolve construction discrepancies, and contribute to schedule and budget planning throughout the project lifecycle.