Project Engineer - Telecom

Job Description

Job Description

Project Engineer - Telecommunications

Department : Data Center Construction / Engineering

Job-site Location : Claude TX (Amarillo, TX area)

Work model : On-site

Duration : 6-month contract

• (potential for extension and / or conversion based on performance)

About Our Client

Our client is a premier engineering and infrastructure solutions company with extensive expertise in mission-critical data center telecommunications projects. They specialize in designing and implementing high-speed data transmission infrastructure, fiber optic networks, and structured cabling systems for hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Operating across multiple markets, they serve cloud service providers, colocation facilities, and enterprise clients who demand the highest levels of system reliability and performance. Their core mission focuses on delivering scalable, efficient telecommunications infrastructure that forms the backbone of today's digital economy, with values emphasizing technical excellence, innovation, and continuous uptime for critical operations.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer - Telecommunications to join our client's dynamic engineering team, focusing on the planning and execution of telecom-related projects for data center environments. In this role, you will bridge the gap between engineering design and project management, overseeing high-speed data transmission infrastructure, fiber optic networks, and structured cabling systems that support mission-critical operations. Your expertise will ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the exacting technical specifications required for data center excellence.

The ideal candidate is passionate about telecommunications technology, thrives in complex project environments, and has a deep understanding of data center infrastructure requirements. You will work with multidisciplinary teams including facility owners, contractors, and vendors while managing the technical and logistical aspects of telecommunications infrastructure deployment. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale data center projects where system reliability, scalability, and performance are paramount to supporting digital infrastructure operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Design telecom projects from conceptual design through construction administration

Establish flexible and scalable frameworks for transmitting data, voice, video, and information among diverse systems

Design structured cabling systems for data centers including backbone and horizontal distribution

Design fiber optic cabling systems providing backbone for high-speed data transmission

Develop telecommunications infrastructure plans for hyperscale and enterprise data centers

Install and coordinate installation of new or modified hardware, software, and programming modules

Oversee installation of copper and fiber optic cable systems in critical environments

Manage installation of closet hardware including connecting blocks, fiber enclosures, racks, and patch panels

Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and facility teams during project implementation

Ensure compliance with TIA-942 data center telecommunications standards

Provide technical guidance on telecommunications architecture and design decisions

Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of telecommunications systems

Required Experience / Skills

4-5 years of experience in telecommunications project engineering, preferably in data centers

Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure and critical facility requirements

Experience with fiber optic systems design, installation, and implementation

Understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA / EIA, ISO / IEC)

Project management experience in critical facility environments

Knowledge of high-density fiber optic backbone systems and structured cabling

Experience with network equipment connectivity and patching strategies

Understanding of