Post date: 10/30/2026

Title: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) – ICT and Electronic Security Designer

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina or Atlanta, Georgia

ZAPATA is a full-service architecture and engineering company with operations throughout the Continental United States and Pacific in support of utility, Department of War, Federal government, and private sector clients. The company is seeking a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) with electronic security design experience to work in the Charlotte, NC or Atlanta, GA office, with hybrid work flexibility.

Position Summary

This position performs design, integration, and implementation of information and communications technology (ICT) and electronic security systems for new construction, renovation, and upgrade projects. The RCDD will be a hands-on designer who understands both the structured cabling, telecommunications, and low-voltage network infrastructure, and the supported services—access control, video surveillance (CCTV), and intrusion detection. The position will work alongside our engineering teams and project managers, primarily supporting our utility clients, and will also support Department of War and other federal projects as opportunities and workload require.

Experience with utility, federal, or other critical-infrastructure facilities is required. Provide additional support to others as needed.

Responsibilities/Duties

- Performs design, integration, and implementation of information and communications technology and electronic security systems
- Designs and details physical and electronic security systems, including access control, video surveillance (CCTV), intrusion detection and alarm, intercom, and duress systems, and the low-voltage cabling, pathways, power, and network infrastructure that supports them
- Prepares ICT and electronic security detailing, schematics, riser diagrams, device layouts, and schedules for construction drawings
- Evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in making substantial engineering adaptations and modifications to assigned projects
- Conducts site visits and security surveys to document existing conditions and identify system requirements
- Develops design narratives, specifications, construction cost estimates, and test and acceptance requirements
- Reviews contractor submittals, responds to RFIs,



and supports construction administration, testing, commissioning, and project turnover
- Coordinates security and ICT design with electrical, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and IT/telecommunications disciplines
- Assists in the preparation of written reports, assessments, and client deliverables
- Provides the assigned Project Manager with task breakdowns, level-of-effort estimates, and design progress updates for the ICT and security portions of projects
- Serves as the technical resource to project managers and clients on ICT and electronic security system design, standards, and equipment selection
- Supports proposals with security and ICT system scopes, technical approaches, and design cost estimates

Qualifications

- Current, valid RCDD designation from BICSI required
- Associate degree and/or comparable experience required; bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or a related technical field a plus
- 5+ years of information and communications technology design experience with exposure to facility design is required (3+ years with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical field)
- Working knowledge of electronic security systems (such as access control, video surveillance/CCTV and video management, and intrusion detection) and how they integrate with IT networks and power systems; depth in any one area is acceptable
- Experience supporting utility or other critical-infrastructure facilities (such as substations, generation, control centers, operations facilities, water/wastewater, pipeline, transportation, data centers, or other secure or regulated facilities), or Department of War, federal, or military facilities; experience in both is strongly preferred

- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, applicable building codes, ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards, and design criteria related to electrical and communications systems
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, or comparable CAD/BIM tools; proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint




- Ability to build strong rapport with clients and work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel up to 25% to project sites and client locations

Preferred Preferred qualifications are not all required; we will train on standards a candidate has not yet used.

- Familiarity with utility security standards, including NERC CIP-014 (Physical Security), CIP-006 (Physical Security of BES Cyber Systems), and IEEE 1402 (substation physical and electronic security)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Familiarity with DoD and federal security criteria, such as UFC 4-021-02 (Electronic Security Systems), UFC 4-010-01 (DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings), and UFC 4-022-01 (Entry Control Facilities)
- Familiarity with ICD 705 / IC Tech Spec requirements for sensitive compartmented information facilities (SCIFs)
- Familiarity with FIPS 201 / HSPD-12 PIV credentialing, UL 2050 (national industrial security systems for classified material), and NFPA 731 (electronic premises security systems)
- Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for networked security and operational technology (OT) systems
- Experience preparing CSI Division 27 (Communications) and Division 28 (Electronic Safety and Security) specifications
- Experience with substation perimeter security, including fencing, gates, vehicle barriers, and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) or risk-based security design
- Additional BICSI credentials (such as Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM), Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC), or Outside Plant (OSP) Designer) or related security credentials (such as Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or manufacturer certifications)
- Prior experience in architecture/engineering, design-build, security integrator, or utility environment

ZAPATA offers a competitive advantages package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and 401(k) participation. All employment offers are contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check and drug screen.

ZAPATA participates in E-Verify.

EOE AA Disabled/Veterans

VEVRAA Federal contractor. ZAPATA desires priority referrals

Drug Free Workplace

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