Associate, Telecom Engineer

Summary

Aligned Data Centers is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Associate, Telecom Engineer will support the engineering team on technical topics, working with design teams to ensure compliance and enhance telecommunications capabilities across multiple work streams.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic roadmap for telecommunications operations, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements related to telecommunications in the data center industry
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement, leveraging new technologies and solutions to enhance telecommunications services
• Support management with the design, installation, and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure within the data center to include:
• Support & maintain critical Div. 27.00 specifications and standards
• Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
• Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover
• Review each phase of design deliverables
• Support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of telecommunications systems
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols in all telecommunications infrastructure projects
• Help oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of the AV and security infrastructure within the data centers to include:
• Support & maintain critical Div. 28.00 specifications and standards
• Ensure standards and specifications are adhered to during bid phase
• Ensure contractors fully meet installation & test requirements prior to handover
• Review each phase of design deliverables
• Support conceptual/directional design decisions at inception
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, Operations, Security, and Sales to ensure seamless integration of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and security protocols
• Perform periodic site physicals, a robust assessment of site operations and select testing to ensure best possible uptime and reliability
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of telecommunications systems to meet customer SLAs and business needs
• Coordination and support for customer pursuits when any deviation to designs or standards is required
• Help coordinate technical investigations and assessment of assets under consideration for acquisition
• Maintain relationships with telecommunications vendors and service providers
• Report to management of vendor performance, and help coordinate timely delivery of equipment, services, and support

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar, etc. or RCDD with some applicable data center/construction experience
• Some experience in TIA-942 data center telecommunications, and general campus/building ICT design standards
• Some technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and industry standards
• Experience with large-scale network design, deployment, and management
• General understanding of data center infrastructure or construction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge and/or some experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
• Design drawing and specification familiarity

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar, etc. or RCDD with some applicable data center/construction experience
• Some experience in TIA-942 data center telecommunications, and general campus/building ICT design standards
• Some technical knowledge of telecommunications systems, protocols, and industry standards
• Experience with large-scale network design, deployment, and management
• General understanding of data center infrastructure or construction
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge and/or some experience working with AutoCAD or Revit
• Design drawing and specification familiarity

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts:HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSA's offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives