Telecommunications + Security Designer

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; Denver, Colorado, United States; Fort Worth, Texas, United States; Houston, Texas, United States; Los Angeles, California, United States; Omaha, Nebraska, United States; Overland Park, Kansas, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States; Portland, Oregon, United States; Washington, D.C. DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place. We have an opening for a Telecommunications + Security Designer . This role could be based in the following cities: Charlotte Cleveland Fort Worth Houston Phoenix Portland Omaha Overland Park Washington, DC Position Summary As a Telecommunications Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for preparing the design of telecommunications network cabling infrastructure from schematic design through construction administration on a wide range of building types. You will participate in the design process of technology systems, preparing detailed telecom plans and specifications as part of our integrated design team that elevates the human experience through design. What you will do Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies Meet with client 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 coincide with the firm’s market channels (K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, Sports, Workplace) A degree from an accredited university in a field relevant to telecommunications design Our comprehensive benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation is based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is: Pay Range $80,000 - $140,000 USD DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. We are 100% employee-owned with interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. We pursue industry goals and commitments and elevate the human experience through design, together. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr