RCDD Project Engineer

Required Skills & Experience

• Active RCDD Certification (Registered Communications Distribution Designer)
• 5+ years of experience working on large, active construction sites (data centers, mission critical facilities, industrial facilities, hospitals, telecom infrastructure) Field leadership and problem-solving (worked directly with foreman and technicians, coordinated with mechanical and electrical contractors, resolved field installation conflicts, approved or coordinated engineering design modifications, communicated technical decisions to clients or contractors)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a highly technical, road-warrior RCDD Project Engineer to serve as the primary on-site technical authority during the execution phase of large-scale telecommunications and structured cabling projects. This is a 100% traveling position where you will deploy directly to active mission-critical construction sites nationwide, moving from project to project as phases conclude. This role shifts the RCDD focus from the office to the field. You will act as the crucial bridge between the engineering design team and the on-site construction crews, ensuring that all physical layer deployments (ISP/OSP) strictly adhere to uncompromising BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC standards in real-world conditions. You will solve complex physical clashes, authorize field modifications, and guarantee a zero-defect environment through to final client handover.

Essential Functions:

• On-Site Technical Authority: Serve as the definitive on-site engineering resource during active project execution, guiding project managers, foremen, and technicians through complex telecommunications builds.
• Field Engineering & Adaptation: Interpret and validate initial structured cabling designs against actual field conditions. Authorize and document necessary deviations, ensuring field modifications do not compromise system performance, budget, or code compliance.
• Construction Quality Control: Enforce comprehensive quality standards for high-density fiber placement, copper distribution, rack/cabinet elevations, and telecom pathway sizing directly on the construction floor.
• RFI & Submittal Management: Rapidly process Requests for Information (RFIs) and technical submittals, actively resolving structural or MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) clashes discovered during installation..
• Closeout & As-Builts: Direct the compilation of comprehensive final documentation, including marked-up as-built drawings, test result packages, and warranty certifications for final client turnover.
• Client & Trade Coordination: Interface directly with general contractors, architects, client representatives, and third-party commissioning agents on-site to defend technical decisions and coordinate deployment schedules.