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Overview

Your Future at M.C. Dean

We're seeking people driven to excellence and inspired to have a meaningful impact powering, automating, integrating, and securing the world’s most critical infrastructure and facilities. This translates into fulfilling opportunities for employees driven to excel in a meaningful career. As an employee at M.C. Dean, you will join forces with more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Together, we transform the way complex, large-scale systems are designed, delivered, and sustained–enhancing client outcomes, improving lives, and changing the world for the better.

The **Mission Critical Telecommunications Engineer Leader 1 (EL1)** is responsible for leading the design, coordination, and execution of complex telecommunications and infrastructure engineering solutions for high-density, Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven data centers. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and mentoring capabilities to ensure the delivery of world-class, resilient, and scalable systems that support high density AI facilities and mission-critical operations.

The Engineering Leader will guide cross-functional engineering teams, ensure adherence to best practices, and drive innovation in structured cabling, active low voltage systems, and integrated infrastructure. This position requires a strategic thinker with hands-on experience in data center environments, strong communication skills, and a passion for mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and oversee the engineering lifecycle for mission-critical AI data center projects, from concept through commissioning.

+ Validate and ensure the delivery of high-quality, constructible engineering solutions across telecommunications systems.

+ Coordinate with stakeholders across disciplines (Networking, AV, Security, MEP, Architecture) to ensure seamless integration of systems.

+ Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

+ Manage technical risk, resolve complex engineering challenges, and ensure compliance with industry standards (TIA, NFPA, BICSI).

+ Drive the development of engineering deliverables including design drawing packages, project schedules, cable run-lists, test plans, and quality control documentation.

+ Lead technical discussions with clients, project leadership, and field teams to align on requirements and proactively address potential challenges before they impact project outcomes.

+ Managing the integration of data from multiple company systems and analyzing the data to draw insights on project technical solutions.

+ Champion engineering best practices, process improvements, and innovation in support of AI infrastructure scalability and reliability.

+ Ensure safety, quality, and compliance throughout the engineering and construction process.

+ Identifying, recommending, and implementing work process improvements.

+ Reviewing technical project details with clients and project leadership.

+ Maintaining a positive, assertive relationship with project engineers to achieve project milestones and overall project success.

Qualifications

Education** **/Experience Required** **:

+ A Bachelor’s in Engineering with a minimum of 7+ years of experience or Master’s Degree in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math or Physics preferably from an ABET accredited program.

+ 7+ years of experience in any Engineering discipline with Construction experience, including at least 3+ years in mission-critical or data center environments.

+ Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex technical projects.

+ Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and active systems (e.g., DAS, PA, emergency phones).

+ Familiarity with TIA standards, NFPA codes, and BICSI standard

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, and engineering documentation tools.

+ Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and engineering project management tools.

+ • Ability to obtain a TS clearance as required for the project.

Desired Experience:

+ BICSI RCDD or DCDC certification

+ Experience with AI infrastructure technologies and solutions (g. high-density fiber capacity solutions)

+ Manufacturer certifications such as NVIDIA AI Infrastructure and Operations, Corning Fiber Design, Fluke Networks Certified Cabling Test Technician, etc.

+ Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) certification

+ Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification

+ Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) training

+ National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) training

Skills:

+ Ability to develop and provide solutions to technical challenges.

+ Strong knowledge of one or more technologies and various application methods.

+ Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

+ Experience with collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

+ Ability to lead and participate in technical discussions with project leadership.

+ Ability to lead the application of principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for one or more specific branches of engineering to the design and production of various goods and services.

+ Strong Knowledge cost estimation.

+ Strong knowledge of finance systems and basic principles of finance management.

+ Ability to design, build, and development of a new product, technology, or service

+ Ability to calculate and present the costs of a project when budgeting.

+ Ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Strong knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding

+ Strong knowledge of applying engineering science and technology to the construction industry.

+ Ability to review and correct construction drawings and construction project standards.

+ Strong knowledge of fabrication and installation standards and specifications

Abilities:

+ Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

+ Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

+ Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

+ Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

+ Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

+ Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

+ Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

+ Identify and understand the speech of another person.