Associate Telecommunications Designer

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Job title - Associate Telecommunications Designer

Location - Muscatine, IA

Job type - Hybrid

Requisition ID - 11437

We are seeking an Associate Telecommunications Designer to join our telecommunications/ICT design team. This position is intended for an individual with a foundational understanding of telecommunications systems who is interested in developing a career in professional telecommunications infrastructure design.

Working under the guidance of senior telecommunications designers and Registered Communications Distribution Designers (RCDDs), the Associate Telecommunications Designer will support the planning, design, and documentation of telecommunications infrastructure for building, campus, industrial, utility, government, and infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate has basic knowledge of telecommunications systems, strong technical aptitude, and an interest in expanding their design capabilities while progressing toward the Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential.

What You Will Be Doing

Assist with the planning and design of telecommunications and ICT infrastructure.

Support the development of inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) telecommunications designs.

Assist with the design and documentation of telecommunications systems and infrastructure, including:

Fiber-optic and copper backbone cabling

Horizontal structured cabling

Telecommunications rooms and equipment rooms

Conduit, cable tray, sleeves, and other pathways

Telecommunications grounding and bonding

Prepare and revise telecommunications drawings, details, schedules, and other construction documents under the direction of senior staff.

Assist with project specifications and design narratives.

Participate in site surveys to document existing telecommunications infrastructure and field conditions.

Coordinate telecommunications infrastructure with architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, security, audiovisual, IT/OT, and other disciplines.

Develop familiarity with ANSI/BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NFPA 70 “National Electric code” (NEC), and project-specific telecommunications requirements.

Assist senior staff with contractor submittals, requests for information (RFIs), shop drawings, and other construction-phase activities.

Support quantity takeoffs and construction cost estimates.

Participate in internal design and QA/QC reviews.

Develop technical knowledge through project experience, mentoring, training, and continued professional development.

Required Qualifications

Basic knowledge of telecommunications, structured cabling, ICT, or low-voltage systems.

General understanding of fiber-optic and copper cabling systems.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documentation.

Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn telecommunications design principles and industry standards.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Ability and willingness to participate in site investigations and field documentation.

Interest in pursuing telecommunications design as a long-term professional career.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with telecommunications, structured cabling, electrical, low-voltage, construction, engineering, or technical design.

Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Exposure to BICSI and ANSI/TIA telecommunications standards.

Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.

Experience performing field surveys or documenting existing infrastructure.

Associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, telecommunications, electronics, construction technology, drafting/design, or a related technical discipline.

BICSI certification, training, or demonstrated progress toward telecommunications-industry credentials is beneficial but not required.

Professional Development

The Associate Telecommunications Designer is expected to progressively develop the knowledge and experience necessary to independently design telecommunications infrastructure.

• RCDD certification is not required at the time of hire.
• The successful candidate should be interested in working toward eligibility for and ultimately obtaining the BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) credential as their experience and responsibilities develop.

Professional development would include increasing proficiency in:

Telecommunications design practices and standards

Structured cabling systems

ISP and OSP infrastructure

Fiber-optic and copper cabling

Telecommunications pathways and spaces

Grounding and bonding

Construction drawings and specifications

Site investigation and existing-condition assessment

Multidisciplinary design coordination

Construction administration

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• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.
• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.
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