Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1

Job description

Overview

**Your Future at M.C. Dean**

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities.

This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career.

As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability.

Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

The **Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1 (EL1)** is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and execution of complex telecommunications and infrastructure engineering solutions for high-density, Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven data centers.

This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and mentoring capabilities to ensure the delivery of world-class, resilient, and scalable systems that support high density AI facilities and mission-critical operations.

The Engineering Leader will guide cross-functional engineering teams, ensure adherence to best practices, and drive innovation in structured cabling, active low voltage systems, and integrated infrastructure.

This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in data center environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and oversee the engineering lifecycle for mission-critical AI data center projects, from concept through commissioning.
+ Validate and ensure the delivery of high-quality, constructible engineering solutions across telecommunications systems.
+ Coordinate with stakeholders across disciplines (Networking, AV, Security, MEP, Architecture) to ensure seamless integration of systems.
+ Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
+ Manage technical risk, resolve complex engineering challenges, and ensure compliance with industry standards (TIA, NFPA, BICSI).
+ Drive the development of engineering deliverables including design drawing packages, project schedules, cable run-lists, test plans, and quality control documentation.
+ Lead technical discussions with clients, project leadership, and field teams to align on requirements and proactively address potential challenges before they impact project outcomes.
+ Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solutions.
+ Champion engineering best practices, process improvements, and innovation in support of AI infrastructure scalability and reliability.
+ Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the engineering and construction process.
+ Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.
+ Reviewing technical project details with clients and project leadership.
+ Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.

Qualifications

**Education** **/Experience Required** **:**

+ A Bachelor’s in Engineering with a minimum of 7+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program.
+ 7+ years of experience in any Engineering discipline with Construction experience, including at least 3+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.
+ Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex technical projects.
+ Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and active systems (e.g., DAS, PA, emergency phones).
+ Familiarity with TIA standards, NFPA codes, and BICSI standard
+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and engineering documentation tools.
+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and engineering project management tools.
+ • Ability to obtain a TS clearance as required for the project.

**Desired Experience:**

+ BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification
+ Experience with AI infrastructure technologies and solutions (g.

high-density fiber capacity solutions)
+ Manufacturer certifications such as NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Operations, Corning Fiber Design, Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician, etc.
+ Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) certification
+ Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification
+ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training
+ National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) training

**Skills:**

+ Ability to develop and provide solutions to technical challenges.
+ Strong knowledge of one or more technologies and various application methods.
+ Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
+ Experience with collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.
+ Ability to lead and participate in technical discussions with project leadership.
+ Ability to lead the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for one or more specific branches of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.
+ Strong Knowledge cost estimation.
+ Strong knowledge of finance systems and basic principles of finance management.
+ Ability to design, build, and development of a new product, technology, or service
+ Ability to calculate and present the costs of a project when budgeting.
+ Ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships.
+ Strong knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding
+ Strong knowledge of applying engineering science and technology to the construction industry.
+ Ability to review and correct construction drawings and construction project standards.
+ Strong knowledge of fabrication and installation standards and specifications

**Abilities:**

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
+ Sitting for extended periods of time.

Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
+ Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Required Skill Profession

Other General