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Staff Telecommunications Engineer

ESPO Corporation
Kansas, MO Contractor
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026

Staff Telecommunications Engineer
12 month contract
$48-$54/hr 
Kansas City, MO


Job Description:

The Staff Telecommunications Engineer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, and construction documentation as part of a project team. This role will require work on a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

  • Designing various telecommunication project types including physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, and structured cabling design utilizing client standards or developing new standards as required.
  • Assist with project deliverables including cable schedules, bill of materials, specifications, rack/equipment layouts, and associated details.
  • Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including refining rough sketches, sizing various system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up drawings on ongoing projects.
  • Works closely with other disciplines (Architecture, Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Electrical, etc.) to develop coordinated designs for both green-field and brown-field heavy commercial construction projects including hyperscale data centers, manufacturing facilities and other large-scale building/campus projects.
  • Identify, communicate and assist in resolving issues on projects as needed.
  • Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client's satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QC guidelines.
  • Assist in project construction administration, responding to Requests for Interpretation (RFIs), product data submittals, shop drawings, and fiber optic/copper cabling test reviews.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements:

Bachelor Degree in electrical, mechanical or other related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited program and min 3 years utility telecommunications project or related experience is required.

Consulting experience preferred.

 

Additional preferred qualifications:

 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Must be capable of applying intensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices to broad areas of assignments.
  • Must be capable of devising new approaches to problems encountered.
  • Basic knowledge in telecommunications design, calculations and systems.
  • Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline.
  • Understanding of design software such as Revit and Excel to develop the design deliverables and coordinate with detailers and designers. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs, including AI tools. Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
  • Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
  • Engineers in Training-EIT Certification Preferred
  • Experience in Telecommunications or related field
  • Experience with large multidisciplinary projects or construction
  • Proficiency in Bluebeam software for markups and coordination
  • Understanding of design software such as Revit and Excel to develop the design deliverables and coordinate with detailers and designers. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs, including AI tools. Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.


ESPO Corporation
www.espocorp.com
630-789-2525
View all open jobs at www.espocorp.com/jobs

Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.

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