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Job Summary:
An experienced Telecom Designer provides a comprehensive understanding of structured of cabling, backbone and horizontal distribution systems, telecom spaces, and supporting infrastructure. This role requires the ability to independently design, coordinate, and problem-solve complex telecom systems with minimal to no supervision while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and other disciplines.
Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of network topologies, architectures, and network types
- Design, evaluate, and optimize Backbone and Horizontal Distribution Systems.
- Perform site surveys, capacity assessments, upgrade recommendations based on client and/or site needs.
- Design building pathways and resolving complex routing with constructability in mind.
- Develop and coordinate comprehensive cabling pathway designs, including cable tray, conduit, J‑hooks, plenum and non‑plenum spaces, and wall or barrier penetrations
- Perform fiber and copper infrastructure design, including fiber type and strand counts, conduit fill calculations, backbone layouts, cross‑connect and LIU schedules, and single- or multi‑building fiber one‑line diagrams
- Design and coordinate telecommunications spaces, including entrance facilities, equipment rooms, telecom rooms, enclosures, and data centers
- Design and coordinate telecom outlet locations using diamond studies, and wireless access point placement using heat mapping and CAD tools
- Review and verify product data submittals for compliance with construction documents and specifications
- Respond to RFIs and identify scope or design impacts in coordination with the Project Manager and System Owner
- Assist with design verification walks, construction coordination, and resolve field issues
- Coordinate designs with clients, owners, contractors, and other disciplines to ensure constructable solutions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or construction
- 3-5 plus years of telecom designer experience
- Knowledgeable of structured cabling systems (fiber and copper), Telecom standards, materials, and components, and facility data tables and documentation standards
- Able to make design decisions, solve complex technical problems
- Adapt to new situations and project requirements
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- Proficiency with CAD and design documentation
- Experience handling large-scale, complex telecom projects
- Ability to mentor others and contribute to standards and documentation best practices (preferred)
- Telecom design experience in Commercial buildings, Campuses, Data Centers and Multi-building sites
- Experience working with construction teams and responding to installation challenges
- Familiarity with industry standards (BICSI, TIA, etc.)
Benefits of
Working with Us
We offer competitive benefits and a supportive work culture. From health insurance, to professional development opportunities, we ensure our team members have everything they need to succeed.
Our Culture
At Prism PSG, we believe that a positive work culture is the foundation of our success. We prioritize teamwork, innovation, and respect, ensuring that every team member feels valued and supported.
