Building Telecom System Designer (Multiple Openings)

Henderson Engineers; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Hours

Casual Dress Code

Paid Volunteer Time

Paid Parental Leave

Health and Wellness Initiatives

Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership

Clear Career Path Options

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Houston is seeking a Telecom Designer responsible for designing telecommunications systems across various environments. The role involves creating detailed design documents, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates have at least one year of experience and a relevant degree. The position offers flexible work hours and a supportive work culture.

Benefits include a competitive 401K match, employee stock ownership, and comprehensive insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of telecommunications design experience in A&E consulting or engineering.
• Proficiency in Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• Understanding of telecommunications rooms and cabling design principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare telecommunications design documents including floor plans and specifications.
• Design structured cabling infrastructure in accordance with TIA standards.
• Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural and mechanical disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Summary

Telecom Designers are responsible for the design, coordination, documentation, and delivery of telecommunications systems within commercial, healthcare, higher education, mission‑critical, and other building environments. Responsibilities include the design of structured cabling systems, telecommunications rooms and spaces, backbone and horizontal cabling pathways, equipment room layouts, and associated telecommunications infrastructure as part of multidisciplinary building design projects. Depending on experience level, individuals may prepare and review construction documents, coordinate with project teams, support project delivery, provide technical guidance, mentor junior staff, and participate in client‑facing activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare telecommunications design documents including floor plans, telecommunications room layouts, riser diagrams, pathway drawings, equipment room layouts, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Design structured cabling infrastructure and telecommunications systems in accordance with TIA standards, owner requirements, and project‑specific criteria.
• Coordinate telecommunications systems with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines throughout all phases of design.
• Assist with telecommunications pathway sizing, room space planning, equipment layouts, and related design calculations.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and quality control processes.
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits, existing conditions assessments, and construction observation activities as required.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and technology consultants to support project delivery.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and design deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Develop proficiency in industry‑standard design software including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• 1+ year of telecommunications design experience within an A&E consulting, engineering, architectural, or MEP environment preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents for building telecommunications systems.
• Working knowledge of TIA standards, NEC requirements related to telecommunications infrastructure, and building design practices.
• Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience coordinating with architectural and MEP disciplines on building projects.
• Understanding of telecommunications rooms, pathways, backbone cabling, horizontal cabling, equipment layouts, and structured cabling design principles.
• Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative multidisciplinary design environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active BICSI, CTS-D, RCDD, or other related telecommunications certifications/credentials.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, commercial, government, mission‑critical, or data center building projects.
• Familiarity with telecommunications specifications, construction administration, and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper structured cabling system design.

Disclaimer

This is not a Field Work position, nor is this meant for Technicians, Installers, ISP/OSP Engineers, Network Engineers, etc.

Perks

• Flexible Work Hours
• Casual Dress Code
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Wellness Initiatives
• Receptive and Forward‑Thinking Leadership
• Clear Career Path Options

Benefits

• Industry‑leading 401K match and profit sharing
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Training for Professional Development
• Performance Bonuses
• Comprehensive and Extensive Insurance
• Paid Term Life and Disability
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time off
• Financial Wellness & Coaching Program

Henderson Engineers, Inc. and Henderson Building Solutions are EEO Employers/Vet/Disabled and participate in the E-Verify program.

Applicants for positions with Henderson Engineers/Henderson Building Solutions must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and verification of eligibility will be required at the time of commencement of employment.

All offers will be contingent upon completion of the hiring process including verifications and background checks as required for employment.