Lead Designer

Job Title:

Lead Designer (Control Systems Designer)

Location:

Houston, TX (Hybrid) Pay Range: $70/hr - $80/hr Base Pay Range

$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

• We are seeking a Lead Designer in the Telecom sector to join our team on a part-time telework basis.
• This role involves planning, developing, and reviewing control systems design work, producing drawings and documentation, and preparing design estimates for projects.
• You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and ensure compliance with all regulations and standards.
• This position requires at least three day of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project.

• Plan and conduct independent telecommunications work, applying engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for medium-sized projects.
• Lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of telecommunication components and processes.
• Communicate complex technical issues and recommend solutions to upper management.
• Develop conceptual designs for telecommunications projects with specialized or unique requirements.
• Support the preparation of estimates, staffing needs, and schedules.
• Interpret new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data.
• Coordinate with client representatives to obtain approval of telecommunications aspects of the work.
• Conduct or lead special studies of new telecommunications engineering methods, materials, and techniques.
• Mentor telecommunications engineering personnel and provide on-the-job training for their professional development.
• Participate in special technical educational and training programs as directed.

• RCDD certification preferred.
• Strong judgment and decision‑making skill in telecommunications engineering.
• Proficiency in using Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards, and (BSAPs).
• Excellent communication skill to convey complex technical issues.
• Ability to develop and interpret conceptual designs and technical documentation.
• Experience in mentoring and training engineering personnel.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, short‑term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holiday annually - as applicable.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology