Low Voltage Designer

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve telecommunications and low-voltage design standards, specifications, drawing templates, and best practices.
• Lead the design and development of structured cabling, fiber optic, OSP, MMR/MDF/IDF, security, BAS/EPMS, fire alarm, public safety radio, cellular DAS, and RoIP systems.
• Review, approve, and provide technical oversight for construction documents, schematics, riser diagrams, room layouts, grounding details, and installation requirements.
• Ensure compliance with BICSI, ANSI/TIA, ASIS, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage the full project lifecycle from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, architects, MEP engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Define project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Develop and review project bills of materials, cost estimates, change orders, product substitutions, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor project milestones, risks, and quality metrics to ensure delivery against business objectives.
• Provide technical direction throughout the construction process and act as the primary telecommunications subject matter expert.
• Conduct site visits, technical audits, and quality inspections to verify design compliance and installation workmanship.
• Review RFIs, submittals, redlines, and field modifications while resolving complex technical issues.
• Coordinate infrastructure requirements including pathways, cable tray systems, conduit routing, power, cooling, and space allocation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop internal design resources while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Review and approve design deliverables produced by internal and external teams.
• Support contractor qualification, interview, selection, and performance management processes.
• Build strong relationships with business leaders, construction teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Remain current on emerging technologies, industry standards, and evolving data center infrastructure trends.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality across the design and construction lifecycle.
• Support the organization's transition toward advanced digital design workflows, including Revit and BIM-based environments.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team as well as with co-workers/teammates and leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of telecommunications infrastructure design and implementation experience, including 3+ years in leadership, design management, or project management roles.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, or large campus infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, OSP design, physical security, fire/life safety systems, BAS, EPMS, and DAS.
• One of the following certifications required: RCDD, CNIDP, CDCDP, or PSP.
• PMP/RTPM and other telecom certifications (ITS, DC, OSP) are a plus.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam; Revit/BIM experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, telecommunications systems, and systems architecture.
• Familiarity with BICSI TDMM, ANSI/TIA, ASIS standards, and industry best practices preferred.
• Field experience with hyperscale data centers and campus-wide fiber/copper cabling preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong attention to detail and client/vendor relationship skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and safely operate boom lifts and scissor lifts.