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Description
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) – 1099 Consultant
Location: Mostly Remote (Some CONUS & OCONUS Travel May Be Required)
Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Consultant — Project-Based / As Needed
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required
Position Overview
Conceras is seeking an experienced Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to provide project-based consulting support for telecommunications infrastructure initiatives supporting U.S. Government facilities, including potential overseas diplomatic missions.
This is a 1099 independent consultant opportunity, with work assigned on a project-by-project and as-needed basis. The ideal consultant will bring a combination of telecommunications design expertise, field experience, and technical documentation capabilities and will be comfortable supporting both engineering/design efforts and field activities as project requirements dictate.
Travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS) may be required depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
This opportunity is structured as a 1099 independent consultant engagement rather than a full-time employee position. The frequency, duration, location, and scope of assignments will vary based on project requirements and client needs.
Consultants should be adaptable and capable of supporting a range of responsibilities, from telecommunications engineering and design to site surveys, testing, technical documentation, and field leadership.
Location: Mostly Remote (Some CONUS & OCONUS Travel May Be Required)
Engagement Type: 1099 Independent Consultant — Project-Based / As Needed
Security Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required
Position Overview
Conceras is seeking an experienced Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to provide project-based consulting support for telecommunications infrastructure initiatives supporting U.S. Government facilities, including potential overseas diplomatic missions.
This is a 1099 independent consultant opportunity, with work assigned on a project-by-project and as-needed basis. The ideal consultant will bring a combination of telecommunications design expertise, field experience, and technical documentation capabilities and will be comfortable supporting both engineering/design efforts and field activities as project requirements dictate.
Travel within the continental United States (CONUS) and internationally (OCONUS) may be required depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering
- Develop telecommunications cabling system designs, including structured cabling systems (STCS) for copper, coaxial, and fiber-optic infrastructure.
- Produce design documentation, CAD drawings, diagrams, and floor plans for telecommunications systems.
- Prepare test plans, certified test reports, and installation documentation.
- Develop scopes of work, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical proposal content.
- Review construction documents and technical requirements to support system design and installation planning.
- Conduct on-site surveys and assessments to support telecommunications system design and installation planning.
- Perform inspection and testing of cable plants, including:
- Copper (Cat 3, 5e, 6, 6A, 7, and 8; UTP/STP)
- Coaxial (RG-6/11, HDMI)
- Optical fiber (single-mode and multimode)
- Perform power testing, including UPS and standby systems, when required by the project.
- Serve as a site manager, technical lead, or subject-matter expert when assigned.
- Translate site conditions and survey findings into actionable design solutions and technical documentation.
- Manage or support telecommunications infrastructure design and installation projects.
- Coordinate testing, installation, inspection, and documentation activities.
- Support task order development, RFIs, technical responses, and proposal inputs as needed.
- Ensure work complies with applicable government standards, technical requirements, and security protocols.
- Support project mobilization and execution within required timelines.
- Prepare and submit documentation related to meetings, site visits, surveys, testing, and project status.
- Communicate effectively with Conceras team members, project partners, and government stakeholders.
- Coordinate with engineering, project management, installation, and other technical personnel as required.
- Provide timely and accurate technical input throughout assigned engagements.
- Active BICSI RCDD certification.
- Active Top Secret security clearance.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the past 7 years involving:
- Telecommunications cabling design, testing, and installation.
- Development of test plans and certified test reports.
- Management or technical oversight of cable plant projects involving copper, coaxial, and fiber systems.
- Demonstrated experience with:
- Telecommunications and IT infrastructure design.
- Technical proposal writing and documentation.
- Scope of work development.
- Bill of materials (BOM) development.
- Ability to conduct site surveys and translate findings into practical design and installation solutions.
- Strong knowledge of structured cabling standards, industry best practices, and applicable telecommunications requirements.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a project-based consulting environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of State projects.
- Prior experience working in secure environments.
- Experience supporting overseas facilities, including embassies and consulates.
- Project management, site management, or technical leadership experience.
- Familiarity with government telecommunications infrastructure and documentation requirements.
- Active Top Secret clearance is required.
- Ability to maintain the required security clearance throughout the duration of assigned engagements.
- Ability to comply with project-specific security and access requirements.
- Familiarity with applicable government security standards and guidance, including:
- National Industrial Security Program requirements.
- Department of State security guidelines, including applicable Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) requirements.
- Work will be performed on a project-based and as-needed basis.
- Assignments may include remote design/documentation support as well as work at government, contractor, or other project sites.
- CONUS and/or OCONUS travel may be required depending on the specific assignment.
- Work may be performed in secure or controlled-access environments.
This opportunity is structured as a 1099 independent consultant engagement rather than a full-time employee position. The frequency, duration, location, and scope of assignments will vary based on project requirements and client needs.
Consultants should be adaptable and capable of supporting a range of responsibilities, from telecommunications engineering and design to site surveys, testing, technical documentation, and field leadership.
Skills
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