Structured Cabling Designer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project stakeholders, architects, and engineers to document the structured cabling and telecommunications requirements.
• Develop comprehensive programmatic narratives and schematic designs for stakeholder review and approval.
• Produce detailed construction documentation, including:
  • Plan sheets with symbols, conduits, cable trays, and riser diagrams.
  • MDF/IDF room layouts and coordination of power and cooling requirements with MEP engineers.
  • Functional and schematic diagrams, patch panel layouts, grounding specifications, and demarcation details.
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to define scope and address project-specific challenges.
• Provide redline markups for incorporation by BIM teams and guide them in achieving design intent.
• Write detailed technical specifications, including equipment selection, installation procedures, and submittal requirements, following Construction Master Format standards.
• Collaborate with other low-voltage system designers to ensure seamless integration.
• Review change orders, product substitutions, and shop drawings, and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Evaluate contractor workmanship and design adherence through site visits, preparing detailed survey reports, and providing guidance where needed.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients or management teams through written reports and oral presentations.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and Opinions of Probable Cost to inform budget planning.
• Participate in subcontractor interviews to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.
• Stay up-to-date on BICSI standards, emerging technologies, and industry trends through personal research and professional development programs.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.