Infrastructure (Inside Plant) Design Engineer

Job Description
We are excited to be recruiting for new talent to join our growing and innovative team. The successful candidate will act as our engineer lead for network infrastructure and inside plant designs for projects supporting various customers in the Department of Defense space. Our work heavily focuses on the Special Operations community providing an opportunity to work on some of the most cutting edge and impactful government facilities in the world.
Responsibilities

• Leads the design of low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, components, and products for various purposes, including commercial, industrial, and military.
• Directs activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Utilizes computer-assisted engineering and design software to perform tasks such as creating plans, updating BIM/AutoCAD detail libraries, Visio drawings, and coordinating drawing production in line with project requirements.
• Provides technical input for scopes of work and budgetary estimates.
• Provides design coordination with multiple engineering disciplines and the project architectural team.
• Designs structured cabling, voice and data systems, communications room layout, and building infrastructure for low-voltage systems.
• Develops construction specifications and drawings, conduct site surveys, witness and develop field acceptance testing, facilitate contractor coordination, and review contract close-out documentation.
• Performs site visits for data collection and evaluation of telecommunications and building technologies systems, equipment, components, and materials for projects with and without well-defined scopes.
• Maintains Inside Plant cable infrastructure to include conduit, cable trays, copper, coax, fiber, and all associated elements.
• Develops work orders required for installation of cable racks, wiring of the racks and testing required during installation.
• Current on codes and technologies appropriate to the telecommunications and building technologies and design/construction industry.
• Performs break fix on all Inside Plant cable infrastructure.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems from an installation and basic design perspective.

This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. There is no relocation assistance.
Travel will occasionally be required for site surveys or technical meetings. In unusual cases, travel may extend to greater than 25% of a standard work week.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• High school diploma and at least 6 years of experience developing layout and design for technology systems including voice, data, and structured cabling
• Strong knowledge of Structured Cabling Systems from an installation and basic design perspective
• Well versed in BICSI rules, regulations, and standards
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of IT, low voltage and telecommunications systems
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Visio for producing floorplans and cut sheets

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree in related field.
• At least 10 years of related experience, including experience with data/voice structured cabling systems, audio/visual and VTC, wireless systems (including Wi-Fi and public safety distribution systems), access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (If certification has not been obtained, a willingness to obtain certification upon starting position.)
• Proficient in Visio, AUTOCAD, and/or equivalent drawing program.
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM).
• Relevant experience to planning and designing cable infrastructure that support the DoD environment.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.