Building Telecom System Designer (Multiple Openings)
Role Overview
Telecom Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and other building environments. Responsibilities include the design of structured cabling systems, telecommunications rooms and spaces, backbone and horizontal cabling pathways, equipment room layouts, and associated telecommunications infrastructure as part of multidisciplinary building design projects. Depending on experience level, individuals may prepare and review construction documents, coordinate with project teams, support project delivery, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and participate in client-facing activities.
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Summary
Telecom Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and other building environments. Responsibilities include the design of structured cabling systems, telecommunications rooms and spaces, backbone and horizontal cabling pathways, equipment room layouts, and associated telecommunications infrastructure as part of multidisciplinary building design projects. Depending on experience level, individuals may prepare and review construction documents, coordinate with project teams, support project delivery, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and participate in client-facing activities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare telecommunications design documents including floor plans, telecommunications room layouts, riser diagrams, pathway drawings, equipment room layouts, details, schedules, and specifications. • Design structured cabling infrastructure and telecommunications systems in accordance with TIA standards, owner requirements, and project-specific criteria. • Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines throughout all phases of design. • Assist with telecommunications pathway sizing, room space planning, equipment layouts, and related design calculations. • Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and quality control processes. • Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with project requirements. • Conduct site visits, existing conditions assessments, and construction observation activities as required. • Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and technology consultants to support project delivery. • Support project schedules, budgets, and design deliverables under the direction of senior staff. • Develop proficiency in industry-standard design software including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products. • Travel up to 15% of the time
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred. • 1+ year of telecommunications design experience within an A&E consulting, engineering, architectural, or MEP environment preferred. • Experience preparing construction documents for building telecommunications systems. • Working knowledge of TIA standards, NEC requirements related to telecommunications infrastructure, and building design practices. • Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu. • Experience coordinating with architectural and MEP disciplines on building projects. • Understanding of telecommunications rooms, pathways, backbone cabling, horizontal cabling, equipment layouts, and structured cabling design principles. • Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary design environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active BICSI, CTS-D, RCDD, or other related telecommunications certifications/credentials • Experience with healthcare, higher education, commercial, government, mission critical, or data center building projects. • Familiarity with telecommunications specifications, construction administration, and multidisciplinary project coordination. • Experience with fiber optic and copper structured cabling system design
- Disclaimer: This is not a Field Work position, nor is this meant for Technicians, Installers, ISP/OSP Engineers, Network Engineers, etc.. (**Accepting applications on an ongoing basis**)
- Let's Talk Perks
- We take care of our people. As a Henderson employee, you'll enjoy some pretty awesome perks. Trust us, your friends will all have work envy.
- Culture
- Flexible Work Hours (Because we all need to balance work and life.)
- Casual Dress Code (Be yourself, please.)
- Paid Volunteer Time (We literally pay you to volunteer.)
- Paid Parental Leave (Because we know both parents deserve to be there for a new child.)
- Health and Wellness Initiatives (Get Fit and Stay Fit.)
- Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership (Our doors are always open.)
- Clear Career Path Options (We want you to excel.)
- Benefits
- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing (When the company succeeds, we all share in that success.)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Yes, our employees are the owners.)
- Paid Training for Professional Development (We’ll pay for the time you take getting better at what you do.)
- Performance Bonuses (When you do well, we reward you for your work.)
- Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance (We’ve got you covered.)
- Paid Term Life and Disability (We’ve got your family covered, too.)
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts (We'll help you take advantage of tax savings.)
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time off (Take a break. You deserve it!)
- Financial Wellness & Coaching Program (Financial security makes you a happier team member.)
- More information can be found here - https://www.hendersonengineers.com/careers/ .
- Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.
- Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.
- All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.
- To all recruitment agencies: Henderson does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Henderson without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Henderson. Please, no phone calls or emails.
- NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: RECRUITMENT FRAUD ALERT
- Henderson representatives conduct all email communications exclusively through a company email address that ends with @ hendersonengineers.com , @ hendersonbuilding.com . We extend offers of employment only after a comprehensive interview process and will never ask you for a payment of any sort nor offer one for any reason. Henderson will not ask any applicant to purchase equipment, nor offer to reimburse any applicant for expenses incurred prior to employment. We will not request personal information until a legitimate offer of employment has been extended. If you suspect a recruitment attempt is fraudulent, you should cease communications. All legitimate job opportunities are posted on our company website’s careers page.
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