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A Telecommunications Designer is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing communication networks, including voice, data, and video systems. They create technical drawings, select appropriate hardware, and ensure that designs comply with industry standards and client requirements. Their role often involves collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients to develop efficient and reliable telecommunications infrastructure.

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As a Telecommunications Designer, your day-to-day tasks often include developing network layouts, creating detailed technical drawings, and specifying equipment for voice, data, and video communication systems. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and project managers to integrate telecommunications systems into building designs and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards. Troubleshooting network issues and providing technical support throughout the construction or implementation process are also common. Collaboration and coordination are key, as you may attend project meetings and interact with clients to ensure their connectivity needs are met.

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To thrive as a Telecommunications Designer, you need strong skills in network design, telecommunications infrastructure planning, and knowledge of industry standards, often supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, telecommunications modeling tools, and certifications like BICSI or RCDD is highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills help bridge gaps between clients, engineers, and project stakeholders. These abilities ensure that projects are delivered efficiently, meet technical requirements, and support seamless connectivity for organizations.

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Designer Telecommunications

IES Communications

San Diego, CA • On-site

$115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

IES Communications rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

68th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Job Summary:
The Telecom Designer will be a part of our national IES Design Branch. The Telecom Designer will be highly skilled in the design of low voltage telecommunications infrastructure systems.
The Telecom Designer's role is to provide consulting and design services to our clients for technology enhanced spaces. The position will require that the designer actively participate in the design process for several projects at the same time while ensuring efficiency, accuracy and top-quality work is being delivered to our clients.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Contribute as a key member of the project design team, bringing a significant level of expertise in telecommunications systems and related design elements, with a forward-thinking perspective
  • Take responsibility for leading projects, executing design work, and delegating production tasks. Able to perform complete technology systems design according to code.
  • Meet with clients, typically architects and end users, to assess system needs, owner standards, and project requirements. Maintain good client relations.
  • Engage in design meetings with our clients to determine project goals and requirements
  • Work collaboratively with the CAD/BIM Staff to develop high-quality telecommunications infrastructure construction drawings, details, and systems drawings
  • Review submittals of shop drawings, coordinating with architects, contractors, engineers, and other consultants
  • The Designer will provide complete project design, space layouts, selection of applicable materials.
  • The Designer will attend in person or virtually all required design meetings with end users or contractors.
  • The Designer will review drawings, RFPs and other design work products for quality assurance to support IES and the client's design standards.
  • The Designer will be able to develop and graphically layout a construction schedule with the end user and IES operational team input.
  • The Designer will act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management and operations when project is turned over for installation.
  • The Designer will follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. The Designer will work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
  • The Designer will ensure that all design work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level.
  • The Designer will attend training and review sessions on technical requirements per the Company's training guidelines.
  • The Designer will handle other responsibilities as assigned.

Min
USD $115,000.00/Yr.
Max
USD $140,000.00/Hr.
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
  • Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
  • Must have proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
  • Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
  • Must be able to travel within the United States as needed.
  • Must be able to learn Company and customer project management systems.
  • Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
  • Regular attendance is mandatory.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:
  • Must have at least a High School diploma or GED equivalency; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
  • RCDD, or other low voltage design credential strongly preferred.
  • Low Voltage design industry experience required.
  • Must be able to manage multiple scopes
  • Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of low-voltage Design experience.
  • Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in low voltage contracting or a related technical or construction field.
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and MS Project).
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit strongly preferred.
  • Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously.
  • Must have proven ability to design, and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the Company.

Career Path:
  • Design Lead, Design Project Manager and Design Branch Manager

Minimum Years of Experience
6+
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
Overview
IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
  • Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
  • Competitive Pay
  • Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
  • Company Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
  • Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
  • Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
  • Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

EEO Statement
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
EEO & Affirmative Action
The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.
View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal
Disability Accommodation
IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.
IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify
E-Verify Information/ Información sobre E-Verify
English/Español
Right to Work/Ley de Derecho al Trabajo
English/Español
Workplace Type
Remote

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