Building Telecom System Designer (Multiple Openings)
Henderson Engineers · Greater Houston · 1 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
About the role
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. Our team includes Telecom Designers who specialize in designing telecommunications systems within various building environments.
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.
- Cook up telecommunications systems with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines throughout all phases of design.
- Aid in 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.
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.
Benefits
- Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- Paid training for professional development.
- Performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive and extensive insurance.
- Paid term life and disability.
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid time off and sick time.
- Financial wellness & coaching program.
Perks
- Flexible Work Hours.
- Casual Dress Code.
- Paid volunteer time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Health and wellness initiatives.
- Receptive and forward-thinking leadership.
- Clear career path options.
Disclaimer
This is not a Field Work position, nor is this meant for Technicians, Installers, ISP/OSP Engineers, Network Engineers, etc..