Telecommunications Engineer Lead

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise-level telecommunications infrastructure. Provides expert leadership in voice, video, and data distribution systems, guiding major construction, renovation, and modernization initiatives. Serves as the primary technical authority coordinating cross-functional teams—including architects, vendors, and IT staff—to ensure secure, scalable, and standards-driven installations. Drives operational excellence by mentoring junior staff, advancing process improvements, and shaping project outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Leads design and implementation of complex telecommunications infrastructure solutions, including fiber optic, copper cabling, and related systems, ensuring strategic alignment with organizational objectives.

• Serves as technical escalation point for advanced troubleshooting and resolution of cable plant and telecommunication issues across multiple projects.

• Oversees preparation and review of design documentation, technical specifications, and project drawings for both new and existing facilities, ensuring high quality and compliance.

• Manages coordination with capital projects, estimation, and project management teams throughout all design and build phases, driving collaborative success.

• Ensures rigorous compliance with Division 27, BICSI, and internal cabling standards through inspections, technical reviews, and quality assurance activities.

• Leads bid package reviews, contractor oversight, and acceptance testing of telecommunications systems, ensuring vendor deliverables meet requirements and standards.

• Directs preparation and maintenance of detailed project documentation, inspection reports, and as-built records, providing reliable references and ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Mentors and develops junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical growth, skill development, and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Identifies, recommends, and implements improvements to industry standards, processes, and tools, proactively driving continuous improvement.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement: 7+ years of experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: N/A

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motion (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Department:

Information Svcs & Technology

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address:

2440 Carter Avenue

City, State:

Ashland, Kentucky