Building Telecom System Designer – Multiple Openings

Henderson Engineers

. Design, coordinate, document, and deliver telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and other building environments .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications design, including structured cabling infrastructure and compliance with TIA standards. Proficient in project coordination, technical documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective telecommunications systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Telecommunications Design ExperienceProficiency in RevitKnowledge of TIA StandardsExperience with Structured Cabling DesignActive BICSI Certification

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Hard Skills

Telecommunications DesignStructured Cabling DesignConstruction Document PreparationTelecommunications Room LayoutsPathway DrawingsEquipment LayoutsDesign CalculationsFiber Optic DesignCopper Cabling DesignQuality Control Processes

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration SkillsCoordination Skills

Tools & Technologies

RevitBluebeam RevuMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

BICSI CertificationCTS-DRCDD

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications InfrastructureHealthcare ProjectsHigher Education ProjectsCommercial ProjectsMission Critical ProjectsData Center ProjectsMEP CoordinationConstruction AdministrationMultidisciplinary Project CoordinationNEC Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, coordinate, document, and deliver telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and other building environments
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
Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines throughout all phases of design
Assist with 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 Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products
Provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and participate in client-facing activities depending on experience level

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 and NEC requirements related to telecommunications infrastructure
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
Active BICSI, CTS-D, RCDD, or other related telecommunications certifications/credentials preferred
Experience with healthcare, higher education, commercial, government, mission critical, or data center building projects preferred
Familiarity with telecommunications specifications, construction administration, and multidisciplinary project coordination preferred
Experience with fiber optic and copper structured cabling system design preferred
Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary design environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel up to 15% of the time