Telecommunications Designer

Position Overview

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. We are currently seeking a Telecommunications Designer with opportunities available in cities including Charlotte, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, Omaha, Overland Park, and Washington, DC. In this role, you will prepare the design of telecommunications network cabling infrastructure—from schematic design through construction administration—across a variety of building types as a key member of our integrated design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies
• Meet with client's IT staff to determine project requirements and goals
• Develop telecommunications cabling infrastructure designs from concept through completion of construction
• Prepare telecom cabling infrastructure plans and specifications
• Prepare detailed telecom systems reports and narratives
• Coordinate Telecom design requirements with architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines

Required Qualifications

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification through BICSI
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the evaluation/design of telecommunications cabling infrastructure systems
• Experience with building construction documents
• Experience with BIM (i.e., Autodesk Revit) and AutoCAD workflow
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work within an active, multi-disciplined environment
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
• Ability to design and detail telecommunications plans and specifications in conjunction with in-house architects, engineers, and specialty design staff
• Availability to travel for job meetings, site visits, and project interviews
• Proficiency with a PDF mark-up tool (such as Bluebeam)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm as a telecom cabling infrastructure designer
• Experience with sustainable building design
• Experience in facility types that align with our market channels, including K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, Sports, and Workplace
• A degree from an accredited university in a field(s) relevant to telecommunications design, including electrical engineering or other related disciplines

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs with flex spending options
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities
• Compensation: Suggested pay range of $80,000 - $140,000 USD (based on location, experience, and skills)