Telecommunications Systems Engineer
STSI -Staffing Technical Services
Remote · Tempe, AZ · Posted October 13, 2026
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About the job
Location: Tempe, AZ
Type: Contract
Job #36045
Telecommunications Systems Engineer Location: REMOTE (preferred near Tempe, AZ; Pittsburg, PA; Portland, OR) Pay Range: $57.00 – $78.00 per hour Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)
DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for a Telecommunications Systems Engineer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients’ business. This position will provide opportunities to lead portions of very large and complex projects as a telecom scope owner working in conjunction with other telecom design professionals and supporting design staff while collectively producing challenging design packages. This is done in coordination with architects and other discipline engineers / design leads all under one design team.
You will interface directly with our client counterparts to design these facilities to meet their needs. Our teams leverage AutoCAD, SmartPlant and Revit MEP design software to create fully coordinated 3D models across all disciplines (C,S,A,M,E,P,T,I,L). Through a mixture of full 3D BIM delivery, construction specifications and 2D sheets, you will help lead the design of everything from Outside Plant (OSP) to inter / intra-building backbone distribution systems, communication room layouts, rack elevations, wired & wireless device plans and cable schedules. All facets of the designs and calculations will be completed in accordance with the NEC, applicable TIA and other industry standards as well as Client and/or Company specifications as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Two-year technical degree or four-year non-technical degree At least 5 years of relevant experience in telecommunications design and construction industry Knowledge & application of telecommunications industry association (TIA) standards Knowledge & application of BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) design practices Knowledge & application of NFPA 70 (NEC) and electrical design requirements Experience leading a telecommunications design team Experience editing design and construction specifications Experience with start-up and commissioning of telecommunications systems Experience estimating and scheduling design efforts for large multi-building projects with multiple phases and design packages Strong structured cabling design background Proficiency with Bluebeam Strong communication skills Proficiency with Navisworks
Ideally, you’ll also have:
Bachelor’s degree Professional Engineer (PE) license BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential Project management experience Working knowledge of Revit and Navisworks design software platforms At least 4 years of telecommunications design experience in semiconductor industry Knowledge and design experience with emergency responder radio and distributed antenna (DAS) systems Experience in providing quality assurance and checking of telecommunications systems designed by others Other Certifications: – BICSI OSP (Outside Plant) – BICSI RTPM (Registered Telecommunications Project Manager)
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
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