Telecommunications + Security Designer

DLR Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

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. We have an opening for a Telecommunications + Security Designer. This role could be based in the following cities: 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!

Requirements

Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification through BICSI
A 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)

Nice To Haves

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 Workplace
A degree from an accredited university in a field(s) relevant to telecommunications design, including electrical engineering, or other related discipline

Responsibilities

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