Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

Role Summary

Rowan is seeking a Telecommunications & Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to support the planning, design, and implementation of telecommunications infrastructure across the Rowan data center portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing campus-wide telecommunications standards and designs, including ISP/OSP infrastructure, structured cabling systems, fiber backbone architecture, carrier connectivity, and telecommunications spaces. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering, construction, operations, customers, and external consultants to ensure scalable, resilient, and standardized infrastructure across all projects.

Travel: Ability to travel up to (25%) for company gatherings, meetings, or to project sites.

Location: Denver, Colorado – Remote is an option for the right candidate.

Compensation: $ 125k- $150k (Offer Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Telecommunications Infrastructure Design

Develop telecommunications infrastructure standards for Rowan data centers

Design and review ISP and OSP telecommunications systems, including conduit pathways, duct banks, handholes, vaults, and fiber distribution networks

Define fiber backbone architectures, route diversity requirements, and capacity planning strategies

Support Carrier Entrance Facilities (CEF), Building Entry Facilities (BEF), Meet-Me Rooms (MMR), Main Distribution Frames (MDF), and Intermediate Distribution Frames (IDF) design and standards

Coordinate telecommunications requirements across campus and building infrastructure

Develop and maintain structured cabling standards for fiber optic and copper infrastructure

Review telecommunications room layouts, rack elevations, pathways, and cable routing designs

Support fiber allocation planning, patching strategies, labeling standards, and cable management practices

Coordinate carrier access requirements, dark fiber connectivity, lit services, and interconnection strategies

Review of customer telecommunications requirements and Owner Project Requirements (OPRs)

Support telecommunications commissioning activities, including fiber testing, OTDR validation, certification review, and turnover documentation

Review telecommunications submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and construction documents for compliance with Rowan standards

Network Engineering Support

Support the design and implementation of IT and OT network infrastructure within Rowan data centers

Coordinate network requirements for Building Management Systems (BMS) and related operational technologies

Assist with network topology development, IP addressing strategies, resiliency requirements, and infrastructure standards

Review network equipment layouts, rack elevations, and telecommunications infrastructure requirements to ensure alignment with overall facility design

Coordinate with network engineers, controls vendors, and operations teams during design, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities

Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), and related operational technologies

Design Coordination & Project Support

Collaborate with architects, civil engineers, MEP engineers, contractors, customers, and telecommunications consultants

Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, value engineering exercises, and project coordination meetings

Support procurement activities, vendor evaluations, and technical scope reviews

Assist with change management, issue resolution, and project execution from design through commissioning

Education, Skills, and Experience

5+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design experience

Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, mission-critical, or large-scale industrial facilities

Strong understanding of ISP/OSP telecommunications design principles.

Experience with structured cabling systems, fiber optic infrastructure, and carrier connectivity

Familiarity with Carrier Entrance Facilities, Meet-Me Rooms, MDFs, IDFs, and telecommunications room design

Working knowledge of IT/OT network infrastructure and BMS network requirements.

Knowledge of BICSI, TIA, and telecommunications industry standards.

RCDD certification preferred

Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents

Strong communication, coordination, and project management skills

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

Hybrid working environment

Team building and educational opportunities

Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

Unlimited PTO

RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.