Principal Engineer - Telecommunications (Data Centers)

About the role

AECOM Enterprise Capabilities is seeking an experienced ICT Designer to develop integrated telecommunications solutions for data centers and commercial facilities. The role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and interior designers to deliver high‑quality structured cabling systems.

Key responsibilities

• Design copper and fiber structured cabling systems, define cable pathways, containment, and redundant entry paths.
• Specify rack elevations, ODFs, patch panels and other passive components while ensuring compliance with codes, standards and regulations.
• Produce drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities and coordinate with architecture, structural, civil, electrical, mechanical, security and operations teams.
• Integrate security, building automation, energy management, audiovisual and other IP‑based technologies into overall ICT designs.
• Perform surveys, design development, and construction administration for ICT infrastructure projects within budget and schedule.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 6 years of relevant ICT design experience (10+ years preferred).
• Intermediate written and spoken English.
• Current BICSI RCDD certification or other active BICSI certification.
• Strong knowledge of ICT infrastructure, structured cabling standards (TIA, BICSI) and relevant codes (NEC, OSHA).

Required skills

• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Visio Professional, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience designing structured cabling systems for data centers and commercial facilities.
• Familiarity with ICT‑specific software and tools.