Telecommunications Designer, RCDD
Michael Baker International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Salt Lake City • Utah • United States
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Salary
💰 $111,000 - $150,000 per year
About the role
- Designs and specifies complete electronic communication systems, facilities, components, and products for commercial, industrial, military, and domestic purposes.
- Completes electronic communication system designs for structured cabling, audio/visual, and electronic security systems under the direction of the designer of record, with moderate supervision from senior electronic communication designers.
- Performs analysis, calculations, design, and evaluation for sizing cable fill, horizontal distribution pathways, and rack calculations for patch panel quantities.
- Reviews project requirements and specifications and confers with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required for plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes, and reports.
- Prioritizes, tracks, and maintains project elements, costs, and schedules across multiple projects.
- Directs activities to ensure construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
- Develops high-quality technical documents, including specifications, electronic communication design files, and reports.
- Performs client and project needs assessments, determines potential solutions, and ensures satisfactory customer service.
- Attends project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.
- Studies applicable design manuals related to project requirements.
- Prepares design analyses and edits specifications for applicable electronic communication systems.
- Utilizes appropriate design software and fundamentals to prepare project design documents.
- Performs detailed technical and peer reviews.
- Occasional to moderate travel may be required.
- Responsible for maintaining professional licensure.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience.
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
- Minimum of a two-year technical degree or certification in Communication Design or a related field, including drafting.
- Computer and general office skills
- Experience in electronic communication design, including structured cabling, electronic security systems, and audio/visual design
- Knowledge of building and design codes, including TDMM, TIA, and UFC standards
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Technology Specialist – Designer (CTS-D)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electronic communication designstructured cablingelectronic security systemsaudio/visual designcable fill calculationshorizontal distribution pathwaysrack calculationstechnical document developmentdesign analysispeer reviews
Soft Skills
project managementcustomer servicecommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementadaptabilitypresentation skillsteamwork
Certifications
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)Physical Security Professional (PSP)Certified Technology Specialist – Designer (CTS-D)