AECOM EC is seeking a talented Principal Engineer - Telecommunications Engineer (Data Centers) to join our office in Bogota, Colombia. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the tech sector and telecommunications industry, with a deep understanding of the demands for scale, speed, and consistency in data networks operations. These positions focus on project engineering management.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Design Telecommunications Systems for Data Networks: Develop and implement Telecommunications system designs tailored to network operations, including Structured Cabling, Networking, Virtualization, Wireless Network, IP Telephony, Grounding and Bonding for Telecommunications. Ensure designs prioritize reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
- Telecommunications Equipment Selection: Identify and specify telecommunications equipment such as Switches, Servers, Wireless Devices and all the Passive Infrastructure. Ensure equipment meets operational requirements and adheres to safety standards.
- Redundancy and Fault Tolerance: Design systems with redundancy and fault-tolerant features, including dual power feeds for actives equipment, redundancy for optical and copper communications, to guarantee continuous operation.
- Interdisciplinary Coordination: Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural as well as other disciplines that are part of the projects, to integrate telecommunications systems.
- Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards: Adhere to industry-specific standards, such as those from Uptime Institute, ANSI/TIA, BICSI, IEEE, IEC, and NEC, ensuring all designs meet regulatory and operational guidelines.
- Prepare Design Documentation and Specifications: Create comprehensive technical drawings, specifications, and documentation. Effectively communicate design plans with clients, architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Stay Informed on Telecommunications trends: Keep updated on advancements, best practices, and emerging technologies in telecommunications systems, standards, and manufacturers advances.