Salas O'Brien

Senior Telecommunications Consultant

Salas O'Brien  •  $90k - $120k/yr  •  Dallas, TX / Chicago, IL / Boston, MA / San Diego, CA / Boulder, CO (Hybrid)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Senior Telecommunications Consultant

Job Description

Salas O'Brien is a nationally recognized employee-owned engineering and consulting firm dedicated to creating innovative, sustainable, and high-performing environments. As we continue to expand our Technology Consulting practice, we are seeking an experienced Senior Telecommunications Consultant to join our growing team.

The Senior Telecommunications Consultant is responsible for leading the planning, design, and implementation of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure systems that support modern buildings and connected environments. This individual serves as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, guiding the development of reliable, scalable, and future-ready communications infrastructure for a variety of project types, including commercial office buildings, corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, higher education, sports and entertainment venues, mixed-use developments, airports, and mission-critical facilities.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery, from requirements gathering and master planning through design, construction administration, and project closeout. Working closely with owners, architects, engineers, IT stakeholders, and contractors, the Senior Telecommunications Consultant will develop solutions that support operational needs while aligning with industry standards, technology trends, and project budgets.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in telecommunications infrastructure with excellent communication skills, project leadership capabilities, and a passion for emerging technologies that shape the modern connected building.

Job Duties

  • Lead the design and documentation of telecommunications infrastructure systems for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Meet with clients, IT departments, and stakeholders to gather business, operational, and technical requirements.
  • Develop telecommunications infrastructure solutions that support voice, data, wireless, security, audiovisual, and smart building technologies.
  • Design and specify:
  • Prepare drawings, specifications, narratives, telecommunications room layouts, pathway plans, riser diagrams, and cost estimates.
  • Develop infrastructure budgets and assist clients with technology master planning and capital improvement initiatives.
  • Coordinate telecommunications requirements with architects, electrical engineers, security consultants, audiovisual consultants, and other project stakeholders.
  • Conduct site assessments and surveys of existing telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, and client requirements.
  • Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information (RFIs).
  • Participate in construction administration activities, including field observations, punch lists, and issue resolution.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior consultants and designers.
  • Support proposal development, client presentations, project interviews, and business development initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  • 8 to 15 years of experience in telecommunications consulting, structured cabling design, ICT consulting, or a related field within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.
  • Demonstrated experience designing and documenting:
  • Strong understanding of telecommunications standards, including:
  • Experience developing construction documents, specifications, and project cost estimates.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
  • Professional client-facing demeanor and ability to build long-term client relationships.

Preferred

  • BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
  • Additional BICSI credentials such as OSP, RTPM, DCDC, or TECH certification.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience with:

Location

Location: Boulder, CO; Chicago; IL, Dallas, TX; Hartford or Boston, CT; or San Diego, CA; Hybrid work model. Fully remote positions available based on qualifications.

Travel: 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. The expected base salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 USD per year depending on experience. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays
  • Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
  • Professional development support
  • For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Why Join Salas O'Brien?

As a Senior Telecommunications Consultant, you will help shape the technology infrastructure that powers today's connected buildings and campuses. You'll work alongside industry-leading experts in telecommunications, audiovisual systems, security, acoustics, and smart building technologies while contributing to high-profile projects that influence how people communicate, collaborate, learn, and experience the built environment.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Salas O'Brien

About Salas O'Brien

Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment.

Our team is engineered for impact™, helping clients achieve critical goals, advancing our team members through growth and opportunity, and operating at the center of important global issues, including sustainability and decarbonization.

We are a top firm as ranked by Engineering News-Record and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, and we have appeared for over a decade on the Inc. 5000 list of North America’s fastest-growing private companies.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Year Founded
Unknown
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