Telecommunications Infrastructure Designer

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a skilled and motivated Telecommunications Infrastructure Designer to support the Enterprise Infrastructure providing world class IT Infrastructure services in support of the client’s mission and national security. Responsible for providing modern telecommunications systems, for data, telephone, wireless, LAN, RF Microwave, and encryption capabilities.

In this position, the candidate will provide low voltage telecommunications infrastructure designs that meet industry standards, local & national codes and client design specification requirements.

• Designs will include all aspects of the information communications technology (ICT) infrastructure to include Outside Plant, Inside Plant, Horizontal Cabling and Telecommunications Spaces
• Includes meeting with end users/customers to define Scopes of Work, preliminary design for approval, final design, coordination with Facilities team
• Coordination of approved telecommunications contractors and follow up with customers.
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• BA in Computer Science (or related field) plus 5 years of job-related experience
• In lieu of a degree, 11 years of job-related experience is applicable.
• Active DOE Q Clearance
• Must be US Citizen

Required Skills:

• Well versed in NEC Codes regarding Telecommunications, BICSI Industry Best Practices, EIA/TIA Standards and IEEE Standards.
• Demonstrated experience designing fiber and copper cabling network infrastructures, an in- depth knowledge of telecommunications industry standards (American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)/Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)), and BICSI recommended practices.
• Experience designing outside plant cable infrastructure systems and extensive experience designing structured cabling systems in local area networks in campus type environments is preferred.
• Expertise with developing specifications and drawings associated with construction projects.
• Foster an excellent relationship with both the Customer and team members.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and initiate activities while remaining flexible to changing priorities.
• Must have strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Experience with telecommunications testing equipment and tools.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following standards and policies.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications and actively seeking new continuing education opportunities.

• Can meet physical requirements of the positions such as, standing, bending, and lifting for duration of shift.

About Us: 

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.  #LI-KM1