Building Telecom System Designer

Henderson Telecom Designer

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings. We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We're a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

Summary:

Telecom Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and other building environments. Responsibilities include the design of structured cabling systems, telecommunications rooms and spaces, backbone and horizontal cabling pathways, equipment room layouts, and associated telecommunications infrastructure as part of multidisciplinary building design projects. Depending on experience level, individuals may prepare and review construction documents, coordinate with project teams, support project delivery, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and participate in client-facing activities.

Responsibilities:
• 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 industry-standard design software including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
• Travel up to 15% of the time

Key

Qualifications:

• 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, NEC requirements related to telecommunications infrastructure, and building design practices.
• 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.
• Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary design environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active BICSI, CTS-D, RCDD, or other related telecommunications certifications/credentials
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, commercial, government, mission critical, or data center building projects.
• Familiarity with telecommunications specifications, construction administration, and…