Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Locations: Overland Park, KS | Denver, CO | Arlington, VA
Onsite: 5 Days per Week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD) to join a growing team supporting critical federal infrastructure and communications projects. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to lead telecommunications and ICT system designs for complex government facilities and mission-critical environments.

The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in structured cabling, telecommunications infrastructure, and low-voltage systems design, along with the ability to collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines and mentor junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead telecommunications and communications systems design efforts and coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop conceptual and detailed system designs, including design drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical analyses.
• Coordinate with BIM/CAD designers to support drawing development and project deliverables.
• Perform quality control reviews and independent technical evaluations of engineering deliverables.
• Manage assigned project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior engineering staff.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Conduct site assessments and field investigations.
• Prepare technical assessment and evaluation reports.
• Assist in the development of design standards, templates, and engineering guides.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development activities.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal project requirements.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer ( RCDD) certification required.
• Minimum 4 years of telecommunications systems design experience.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and BICSI standards and best practices
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT) systems
  • Low-voltage and telecommunications infrastructure
  • Structured cabling systems and installation practices
• Experience designing Inside Plant (ISP) telecommunications systems, including:
  • Telecommunications rooms and spaces
  • Pathways and cable routing
  • Copper and fiber optic cabling systems
• Ability to perform technical reviews and manage multiple project priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing Outside Plant (OSP) copper and fiber optic communication systems.
• Audio-Visual (AV) systems design experience.
• Certified Technology Specialist Design ( CTS-D) certification.
• Experience supporting federal, defense, or government facility projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineering and design staff.