Engineer Telecom

Job Title
Engineer Telecom

Requisition Number
RE54522

Working Title

Department Name
3L600:ITS Networking & Infrastructure

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
47

Salary Range
$57,158-94,286/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 25 lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with regular repetitive motions (such as typing); utilizing mouse, keyboard, and phone for portions of the day. Ability to travel to various locations on and off campus for meetings and to monitor job sites.

Shift

Primarily days (i.e. Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00 pm) Please be aware that as an exempt position, job duties may require additional time in the evenings, nights and/or weekends to accomplish work goals in excess of 40 hours per week.

Job Summary

Build and Support the Infrastructure That Keeps Campus Connected

The University of Kentucky is seeking an Engineer Telecom to support the planning, design, and delivery of telecommunications and structured cabling infrastructure across campus. This position is part of UK’s evolving IT strategy and will report through the Technology Services department in Beyond Blue effective July 1, 2026.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, construction, and IT infrastructure, helping ensure reliable, high-quality connectivity for university operations. You’ll contribute to capital projects, collaborate with internal and external partners, and support the systems that keep communication and data flowing across campus.


What You’ll Do

• Provide technical expertise for telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber systems and structured cabling for new construction and renovation projects
• Support design, documentation, and engineering standards, ensuring alignment with university guidelines and best practices
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, and vendors to support project delivery and implementation
• Review plans, participate in site inspections, and verify installations meet technical specifications and standards
• Assist with project tracking, scheduling, and documentation, helping ensure timelines and deliverables are met
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and support resolution in collaboration with internal teams and external partners
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide project updates, resolve issues, and maintain service quality

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in telecommunications, networking, or IT infrastructure, including cabling systems and project support
• Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber infrastructure, and construction or renovation environments
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects with strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, vendors, and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with technical documentation, design standards, or project coordination
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to escalate complex issues appropriately
• A commitment to quality, reliability, and continuous improvement

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years of related experience

What’s In It for You

• Meaningful Impact: Support the infrastructure that powers communication and connectivity across campus
• Professional Growth: Build expertise in telecommunications engineering, construction support, and infrastructure design
• Hybrid Flexibility: Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements with approval
• Project Variety: Contribute to a wide range of construction and renovation projects
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside engineers, project managers, and IT professionals

Why Now?
As the university continues to expand and modernize its facilities, the need for reliable, scalable telecommunications infrastructure is growing. In this role, you’ll help:

• Support the delivery of high-quality infrastructure for new and renovated spaces
• Improve coordination across projects, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Strengthen the university’s ability to provide dependable, future-ready connectivity

You’ll step into a role where your technical expertise and coordination skills will have a direct and lasting impact on campus infrastructure and operations.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Project management experience, writing and documentation skills, skilled at managing budgets, timelines, and resources, knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, and construction management

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Driver’s License Preferred.

Deadline to Apply
05/29/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.