Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) – 1099 Consultant

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
- 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.

Field Operations & Surveys
- 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.

Project Execution
- 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.

Collaboration & Reporting
- 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.

Required Qualifications
- 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.

Preferred Qualifications
- 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.

Security 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 Environment & Travel
- 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.

Engagement Information
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.

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