Telecom Design Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the design of telecommunications from the initial planning phase through to construction administration.

• Create designs for outside plant infrastructure, structured cabling systems, fiber optic backbones, telecommunications rooms, pathways, and grounding and bonding systems.

• Establish network and wireless infrastructure requirements while collaborating with owners, service providers, and specialty system designers.

• Prepare comprehensive drawings, specifications, narratives, calculations, and cost estimates.

• Generate and update telecommunications drawings and models utilizing Revit.

• Coordinate Revit models with various disciplines and address any model conflicts.

• Mentor assigned designers and BIM/CAD personnel, set design tasks, review their work, and offer technical guidance.

• Ensure telecommunications designs align with architectural, engineering, and other Special Systems disciplines.

• Evaluate designs for thoroughness, constructability, and adherence to applicable codes, standards, and client specifications; address QA/QC feedback prior to finalization.

• Track design progress and labor budgets; communicate any changes in scope, resource requirements, and potential delivery risks.

• Engage in client meetings, conduct site investigations, review submittals and RFIs, and observe construction activities.

• Assist in proposals, design standards, and initiatives for technical enhancements.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Telecommunications, Infrastructure Systems, or a closely related technical discipline is required.

• At least seven (7) years of progressive experience in telecommunications design, including the ability to lead design efforts independently and coordinate project design teams.

• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications infrastructure along with relevant BICSI, TIA, ANSI, and NEC standards.

• Proficient in Revit, particularly in the development of coordinated construction documents.

• Familiarity with BIM coordination, linked models, and resolving clashes.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications.

• Capability to independently manage technical assignments, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple concurrent projects.

• Strong technical judgment along with excellent communication, organizational, and mentoring abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.