Telecommunications Designer – RCDD, Buildings Engineering

Michael Baker International

. Develop comprehensive telecommunications and low-voltage system designs for buildings, including structured cabling, wireless systems, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related ICT infrastructure.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications and low-voltage system design, including structured cabling, wireless systems, and security systems. Proficient in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD for producing coordinated project documentation and capable of effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)Telecommunications Design ExperienceAutodesk Revit ProficiencyStructured Cabling Systems ExperienceWireless Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Telecommunications DesignStructured CablingWireless SystemsAccess Control SystemsIntrusion Detection SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Technical AnalysisField InspectionProject Drawings

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCollaboration Skills

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk RevitAutoCADMicrosoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)

Industry Keywords

ICT InfrastructureFederal ProjectsHealthcare ProjectsData Center ProjectsCommercial Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop comprehensive telecommunications and low-voltage system designs for buildings, including structured cabling, wireless systems, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and related ICT infrastructure.
Perform technical analysis, calculations, design, evaluation, and field inspection activities.
Produce coordinated project drawings, specifications, and construction documents using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Collaborate with architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, and other engineering disciplines.
Work directly with clients to assess needs, evaluate solutions, and provide technical support.
Prepare and present technical and program information to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Participate in on-site programming, field investigations, design reviews, and coordination meetings.
Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, government, and industry design criteria and standards.
Perform quality control reviews and support accurate, coordinated design document delivery.
Assist with scopes of work, project communications, and cost estimates.
Apply technical judgment and creative problem-solving to project and design challenges.
Contribute to Federal, government, healthcare, transit, data center, commercial, and other complex facility projects.
Travel up to 20% for site visits, field investigations, design reviews, client meetings, and other project needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification is required.
3+ years of relevant telecommunications/ICT design experience.
Experience with data/voice structured cabling systems.
Experience with wireless systems, including Wi-Fi.
Experience with access control systems.
Experience with intrusion detection systems.
Experience with video surveillance systems.
Intermediate or greater proficiency with Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.
Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and coordinated multidisciplinary design.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the Federal projects supported.
Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively.
Proficient understanding of relationships among architectural and engineering disciplines, clients, contractors, and the construction process.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple project assignments while meeting competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to travel up to 20% to support project needs.