Principal Consultant - Telecom in United States at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Consultant - Telecom in the United States.

This senior-level role represents the highest individual contributor position within a technical consulting organization, focused on leading complex, multi-discipline telecommunications and low-voltage projects. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, accountable for project delivery, technical excellence, and financial performance across large-scale engagements. Acting as both a project lead and strategic advisor, you will ensure alignment of scope, schedule, and budget while proactively managing risks and optimizing delivery outcomes. The role combines deep technical leadership with client-facing advisory responsibilities, including relationship building, thought leadership, and pursuit support. You will also play a key role in mentoring engineers and strengthening internal delivery systems, standards, and workflows. This position is ideal for a highly experienced professional who thrives in complex environments and is motivated by both technical impact and people development.

• Lead the delivery of large, complex, multi-discipline telecom and low-voltage projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Own project financial performance, including profitability, utilization, forecasting, and ongoing evaluation of project health and risks.
• Provide senior-level technical direction, ensuring high-quality design, coordination, and documentation across all phases of project delivery.
• Proactively adjust work plans, request additional services when needed, and escalate risks early to maintain project stability and success.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, strengthening relationships and ensuring clear alignment on expectations and outcomes.
• Lead and contribute to pursuits, including scope definition, fee development, proposals, interviews, and client engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent delivery standards and coordinated execution across disciplines.
• Document client-specific processes, technical requirements, and delivery workflows to ensure repeatability and clarity across teams.
• Support continuous improvement of firmwide systems through updates to standards, templates, workflows, and QA/QC practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to engineers and designers, strengthening team capability and professional growth.
• Contribute to thought leadership through publications, presentations, industry engagement, and client-facing content development.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) or equivalent experience; advanced degrees are a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in AEC, consulting, or professional services, with strong expertise in telecom, ICT, structured cabling, or low-voltage systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-discipline technical projects with accountability for delivery, quality, and financial performance.
• Strong technical expertise in design coordination, QA/QC processes, documentation standards, and system-level engineering practices.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships at a senior level and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team development, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Strong proficiency with tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam Studio, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and GitHub.
• Industry certifications such as RCDD (required), with EIT, PE, CDT, or PMP considered strong assets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and simplify complex technical concepts.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage ambiguity and multiple priorities effectively.

• Competitive salary range of $145,000–$180,000 annually, based on experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.
• Flexible time off policy for exempt employees, plus nine paid company holidays.
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and additional voluntary coverage options.
• Lifestyle, legal, and pet benefits to support overall wellbeing.
• Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Hybrid work environment with a mix of remote, office, and client-site engagement.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale technical infrastructure projects.