Structured Cabling Engineer (Fiber, Copper)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Structured Cabling
Fiber
Copper
RCDD
BICSI FIBER
BICSI INST
copper low voltage
Structure cabling design
RFI
RFP

Job Details

Job: Structured Cabling Engineer (Fiber, Copper)

Location: NYC, NY

Contract to Hire: 6+ mos (01/06/2026 to 07/05/2026) but likely extended 1-2 yrs

Travel: local distance as needed

The key profile is someone with RCDD certification. If they don t have that but has BICSI INST or BICSI FIBER certifications and they have leadership, design, scope of work skills, that might be ok.

Ideal/Mandatory skills:

Desired Skillset/credential

Actual Candidate Skills/credentials

Required

Do you reside near New York City? What city?

Required

Are you able to work onsite daily M-F 9-5pm?

Required

Able to walk distances across different facilities, floors, stairs, steps, etc.

Required, 5-20+ yrs

Clear track record as Structure cabling engineer (fiber & copper low voltage) leading initiatives related to structured cabling, Site Surveys, cabling standards, designs, installations and validations, etc. Describe.

Required

Strong with Structure cabling design, design review and new greenfield designs Describe.

Required

Strong Site survey, feasibility review and recommendations. Describe.

Required

Understands best practices of cabling installations, test/validation and reviews

Required

Understand Structured Cabling Standards based on BICSI, TIA and local NYC cabling codes. Describe.

Required

Able to understand/analyze copper and fiber test results. Describe.

Required

Strong with RFI, RFP review, as-builts.

Required

Strong Cabling Documentation, Change Control, and Project Management for fiber & copper low voltage for data and telecom.

Required

Strong communicator with detail to attention

Required

Understands MEP, AV, Security, Smart Building (IoT), WiFi, DAS, Auxiliary Radio Communications, Vertical Transport

Ideal

Cabling within Financial Services or Banking organizations

Required

RCDD or BICSI certifications, Project Management Certifications

Required

Soft Skills: Able to work with all levels of people in team including customers, managers, users and technicians. Strong Problem-Solving skills and task deliverables oriented

Required

Strong communication skills: clear English speaking & written; Able to lead discussions related to our projects

Required

Documentation skills: able to produce or modify project docs in a clear and precise manner

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