Telecommunications Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer to support a mission-focused organization responsible for maintaining and modernizing critical telecommunications infrastructure. This position is 100% onsite in Fort Rucker, AL. The Telecommunications Engineer will provide engineering expertise for the design, implementation, maintenance, and expansion of telecommunications networks, including fiber optic and outside plant infrastructure. Join a team dedicated to improving network reliability, supporting infrastructure modernization initiatives, and enabling critical communications capabilities.

Responsibilities for the Telecommunications Engineer include:

• Design, engineer, and maintain telecommunications networks, including fiber optic, copper, and outside plant (OSP) infrastructure.
• Develop route plans, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and bills of materials for telecommunications projects.
• Conduct field surveys, site assessments, and feasibility studies to support network planning and infrastructure expansion.
• Coordinate with contractors, utility providers, permitting agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Analyze network performance, identify deficiencies and infrastructure risks, and recommend solutions to improve reliability, capacity, and operational efficiency.
  
  

Required Qualifications for the Telecommunications Engineer include:

• 3-5 years of telecommunications engineering, outside plant engineering, network engineering, or related experience.
• Experience with fiber optic network design, telecommunications infrastructure, OSP construction practices, GIS platforms, CAD applications, engineering design software, and telecommunications mapping systems.
• Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• BICSI Certification required.
  
  

Compensation for the Telecommunications Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $90,000-100,000, based on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law
  
  

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