100% Remote | RCDD Cable Engineer

Role: (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) RCDD Cable Engineer
Location: 100% Remote (Plano, TX)
Long Term Contract Role

Job Description: The RCDD Cable Engineer will be responsible for technical design and engineering of structured cabling and network infrastructure systems across data centers and enterprise facilities.

The role requires end-to-end ownership of cabling design, documentation, QA, and lifecycle delivery while ensuring compliance with industry standards and building codes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and engineering of structured cabling, backbone/riser systems, technology rooms, raised floor areas, and lateral distribution.
• Development of estimates, scopes, design/bid documents, and RFPs.
• Bid analysis, vendor coordination, and project close-out support.
• Validation of as-built drawings, field surveys, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparation of budgets, estimates, job descriptions, and project delivery documentation.
• Risk assessment, mitigation planning, and validation/testing procedures.
• Provide technical support to project managers during new infrastructure adoption.
• Ensure adherence to policies around asset tracking, inventories, chargebacks, and documentation.
• Collaborate across global teams (multiple time zones) with flexibility for varied working hours/weekends.

Must-Have Skills

• Active RCDD Certification (non-negotiable).
• 10+ years' experience in structured cabling, network routing (WAN technologies), backbone/riser design, and multi-vendor solutions (Corning, CommScope).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for cabling and infrastructure design.
• Strong QA ownership across end-to-end project lifecycle.
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to Texas and Mid-Atlantic (NY, VA) data centers.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Audio Visual and Security infrastructure cabling.
• Familiarity with global standards (US, CALA, EMEA, APAC).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word); Visio a plus.
• Experience with technical testing gear and certification best practices.
• Management or team leadership background desirable.
• Conversant in English; multilingual proficiency a plus.

SYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.