ICT Designer

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.

DLR Group's Telecommunications + Security Design team has an opening for an ICT Designer. This role could be based in the following cities:

Atlanta Charlotte Cleveland Dallas Denver Fort  Worth Houston Los  Angeles 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.

As part of our integrated design team, you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of technology systems, preparing detailed Telecommunication plans and specifications.

We know that our only way to grow is by hiring and keeping the best talent in our industry. If you feel like we are a good fit for you, tell us by applying!

What you will do:

Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies

Meet with client’s 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 BICSIA 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, which include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, Sports, and WorkplaceA degree from an accredited university in a field(s) relevant to telecommunications design, including electrical engineering, or other related discipline#LI-MISOur 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 considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:

Pay Range $80,000—$140,000 USDDLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.

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