Lead RCDD Designer – Building Design

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

Olsson's Facility Engineering and Design (FED) Team is at the forefront of engineering innovation, providing comprehensive services for data centers, healthcare facilities, large commercial developments, educational institutions, and military installations. Our expertise includes technical analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring top-tier quality and world class installations. As a member of this team, you will contribute to diverse, high-impact projects, delivering engineering solutions that make a tangible difference in communities and industries.

We’re looking for a Lead RCDD Designer—a technical expert who brings both precision and creativity to complex design challenges. In this role, you will guide structured cabling and communications system design efforts for data centers, mentor others in best practices, and serve as a key technical resource for both internal teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead structured cabling and communications system design for data center environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and alignment with industry standards and client requirements.
• Leverage CAD/BIM tools to produce detailed engineering drawings including cable routing, equipment layouts, and system documentation for both new facilities and upgrades.
• Serve as the technical authority on RCDD requirements, providing direction, quality oversight, and innovative solutions throughout project delivery.
• Manage and oversee smaller projects from concept through completion, ensuring design excellence, clear communication, and seamless coordination across disciplines.
• Collaborate directly with data center clients, representing Olsson’s commitment to partnership, responsiveness, and exceptional service.
• Conduct site visits as needed to verify existing conditions, support installation progress, and ensure successful project outcomes in diverse field environments.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team‑oriented mindset; collaborative and dependable.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Design, or related field (preferred).
• 6+ years of CAD/BIM experience with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, or similar software.
• Active RCDD certification (required).
• Experience producing and reviewing complex engineering drawings.
• Preferred experience with BIM 360, Navisworks, and other collaborative design tools.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NFPA)
• Ability to interpret technical specs and coordinate across disciplines.
• Willingness to complete occasional job‑site visits.

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The typical annual salary range for this role is as listed below. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications. Employees in this role may be eligible for our performance‑based bonus and merit increases.

National Pay Range

$89,000 - $151,000 USD

Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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