Job Summary:
The Senior RCDD is a highly experienced professional responsible for leading the planning and design of cable infrastructure systems within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years of experience as an RCDD, with at least 3 years as a senior or lead RCDD. The ideal candidate will have outstanding mathematics and IT abilities, extensive experience in site visits, data collection, and evaluation of telecommunications systems, and be current with codes and technologies relevant to the industry. The Senior RCDD will maintain inside plant cable infrastructure and develop Equipment Installation Plans (EIPs) for the installation and wiring of cable racks and associated testing. An active Secret Clearance is also required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead the planning and design of cable infrastructure systems that support the strategic and operational needs of the DoD environment.
* Conduct comprehensive site visits for data collection and evaluation of telecommunications and building technologies systems, ensuring project scopes are well-defined and met.
* Maintain and manage inside plant cable infrastructure, including conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber optics, and all associated elements.
* Develop and oversee the implementation of EIPs for the installation of cable racks, wiring, and the necessary testing during installation.
* Stay current with codes, technologies, and best practices relevant to the telecommunications and building technologies industries, as well as design and construction standards.
* Collaborate with project teams to ensure that cable infrastructure designs meet all technical and regulatory requirements. Education and/or Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
* 10 years of relevant experience as an RCDD.
* 3 years as a senior or lead RCDD in planning and designing cable infrastructure in a DoD environment. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: * Must hold a current Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification. Security Clearance: * An active Secret Clearance is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Outstanding mathematical and IT skills, with a strong analytical approach to problem-solving.
* Expertise in the design, installation, and maintenance of cable infrastructure, including knowledge of conduit, cable trays, and various cabling types.
* Proficiency in developing and interpreting EIPs and ensuring compliance with installation and testing standards.
* Familiarity with current codes and technologies pertinent to telecommunications and building technologies.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Work Environment:
This position will be primarily on-site at the Pentagon Reservation, where the Senior RCDD will work within secure facilities and must comply with all security protocols. The role may involve travel to various sites for data collection and project management. While the opportunity to work from home may be available, it is not guaranteed and will depend on the specific requirements of the role and managerial discretion. Due to the nature of the position, there may be occasions that necessitate availability and action outside of standard working hours. Basic Qualifications: * U.S. Citizenship Required Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here . If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional). EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, family medical history or genetic information, disability, past or present military service, or any other characteristics protected under the laws applicable in the locations where Red River operates. Red River will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter.