Welcome back to another edition of Job of the Week here at AList Professionals, where we spotlight high-impact career opportunities with our nationwide network of premier clients. In today’s complex digital and defense landscape, reliable, high-speed, and secure telecommunications infrastructure is the backbone of national security and government operations.
We are currently partnering with a distinguished Special Projects group that has spent over a century delivering mission-critical federal solutions. They support U.S. Government agencies across Architecture/Engineering (A/E), defense, design/build, classified, and environmental programs. If you are a seasoned telecommunications engineering professional holding an active Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification, this is your opportunity to step into a high-visibility, mission-critical role where your expertise directly supports national defense and government agency initiatives.
Position Snapshot
- Role: Federal Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD)
- Location Options: Overland Park, KS / Denver, CO / Arlington, VA (Onsite 5 days/week : specific location to be designated on submittal)
- Pay Rate: $56.48 / hour
- Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required (Federal compliance)
- Contract Type: Contract to Possible Hire
About the Opportunity & The Team
Infrastructure supporting federal agencies requires absolute precision, uncompromising security, and strict adherence to rigorous engineering standards. This opportunity places you within an elite Special Projects engineering group. For over 100 years, this organization has provided specialized architectural, engineering, and defense solutions to federal clients.
Working within this specialized team means collaborating with multidisciplinary experts who tackle complex classified, defense, and civilian agency challenges. You won't just be drafting cables or reviewing pathways; you will be architecting resilient communication backbones that enable federal agencies to execute their critical missions without interruption.
Key Responsibilities
As a Federal Telecommunications Engineer (RCDD), you will take ownership of advanced Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and telecommunications design deliverables. Your day-to-day responsibilities will span technical leadership, design execution, quality control, and project management:
- Telecom Design Leadership: Lead comprehensive telecom design efforts and coordinate seamlessly with multidisciplinary architectural and engineering teams.
- Conceptual & Detailed Design: Develop conceptual and detailed ICT/telecom designs, including precise drawings, technical specifications, and engineering analyses.
- BIM/CAD Coordination: Collaborate closely with BIM and CAD production teams to ensure drawing accuracy, standard compliance, and efficient production workflows.
- Quality Control & Technical Checks: Perform rigorous quality control reviews and independent technical checks to guarantee design integrity before deployment.
- Project & Resource Management: Manage project budgets, scopes, and schedules effectively while mentoring junior staff members to elevate team capabilities.
- Field Assessments & Reporting: Conduct comprehensive on-site field assessments and prepare detailed engineering reports.
- Standards & Development: Support the continuous development of internal design guides and standard operating procedures.
- Business Development Support: Assist leadership with technical inputs for business development and proposal efforts.
Qualifications & Expertise
To excel in this rigorous federal engineering environment, candidates must bring a strong blend of technical mastery, regulatory knowledge, and hands-on design experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 4+ years of dedicated telecommunications design experience supporting complex, large-scale, or federal projects.
- Core Standards Knowledge: Comprehensive familiarity with NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, and BICSI standards for ICT and telecommunication design.
- Structured Cabling Expertise: Strong command of structured cabling principles, covering both copper and fiber optic media.
- Infrastructure Design: Proven knowledge of Inside Plant (ISP) design: including telecom spaces, pathways, and cable management: as well as Outside Plant (OSP) design experience.
- U.S. Citizenship: Mandatory U.S. citizenship to satisfy federal contract requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Audio-Visual (AV) Systems: Direct experience in Audio-Visual (AV) system design and integration within federal or corporate environments.
- Advanced Certifications: While the RCDD is strictly required, holding a CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist – Design) certification is considered a strong competitive advantage.
Compliance & Onboarding
Because this role directly supports federal and defense programs, candidates must successfully complete standard federal onboarding protocols. This includes:
- Comprehensive background check
- Standard drug screening
- Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
Why Partner with AList Professionals?
At AList Professionals, we understand that finding the right career opportunity is about more than just matching keywords on a resume. With over 30 years of industry experience across Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, and Accounting, we pride ourselves on our collaborative "partner process."
As a certified small, minority-owned firm with a national reach, we specialize in diversity and veteran recruitment, delivering innovative and cost-effective staffing solutions. When you work with us, you aren't just another candidate in an automated tracking system: you are a valued partner. Our expert recruiters work closely with you to highlight your strengths, streamline the interview and onboarding process, and connect you with high-caliber employers where your skills can truly shine.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make a tangible impact on federal telecommunications infrastructure?
Don't wait: top-tier engineering roles move fast in today's competitive market. Reach out to our recruitment team today to submit your resume and specify your preferred work location (Overland Park, KS, Denver, CO, or Arlington, VA).
👉 Contact AList Professionals or apply directly through our job portal to connect with our staffing specialists and get your submittal moving today!