Fully Remote: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Chicago, Illinois, United States | Part-time | Fully remote

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Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

In this role, you’ll take the lead in designing, integrating, and implementing telecommunications and data communication transport systems for both new construction and renovation projects. Your expertise will ensure every design meets industry codes and standards, delivering quality and compliance at every stage. If you have strong technical skills, a passion for leadership, and deep knowledge of telecommunications standards, we’d love to connect with you.

This is a fully remote work, supporting our team in Guam and open to either part-time or independent consulting arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design detailed cabling systems including IT fiber and communications infrastructure for new construction and renovation projects.
  • Enforce company standards, design practices, and applicable industry codes.
  • Provide specialized technical input for studies and designs within area of expertise.
  • Develop construction cost estimates and technical effort projections.
  • Perform quality control reviews of design calculations and drawings.
  • Advise clients on telecommunications system requirements and available solutions.
  • Supervise or provide oversight to small teams working on project-specific technical tasks.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Active RCDD certification (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) is required.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in telecommunications or cabling design, integration, or implementation.
  • Experience with DoD or other federal construction and design projects is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cabling design principles for both new construction and existing infrastructure.
  • Working knowledge of relevant telecommunications codes and standards such as BICSI, TIA/EIA, and NEC.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software tools.
  • Excellent communication, technical writing, and coordination skills.
  • Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel domestically or internationally as required.

Visit our career site https://planate.com/careers/ to know more about our other openings.

 

Why Planate? 

Planate Management Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere.  We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession. 

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401K plan eligibility upon hire
  • Health and Savings Account plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Wellness Offering
  • Training and Development
  • License/Certification support
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!

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