Entry-Level Designer: IT, AV & Security Systems

Data-Tele Contractors, Inc; Carlstadt (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Data-Tele Contractors, Inc. seeks a motivated Junior Designer to support the design and documentation of integrated IT cabling, audio visual, security, and low-voltage systems.

This is an entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and mentorship through real commercial projects from early design through construction and turnover. The ideal candidate is organized, technically curious, and eager to learn software tools such as CAD and Revit.

Qualifications

• Interest in technology design, engineering, architecture, construction, or building systems.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD or another technical drafting platform.
• Ability to read plans, follow markups, manage details, and work accurately within established standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organization, reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to ask questions.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and drawing revisions.
• Preferred knowledge: Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update CAD and Revit drawings for IT, AV, security, and low-voltage systems.
• Develop floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, rack elevations, details, schedules, and drawing notes.
• Coordinate technology drawings with architectural, MEP, electrical, lighting, ceiling, furniture, millwork, and door/hardware information.
• Work with engineers, senior designers, project directors, estimators, project managers, and field teams to incorporate technical direction.
• Review backgrounds, redlines, markups, sketches, meeting notes, and design standards before updating production drawings.
• Maintain accurate device counts, cable counts, room lists, equipment schedules, and drawing references.
• Assist with product research, data sheets, equipment comparisons, and product submittal preparation.
• Attend internal design reviews, project coordination meetings, client calls, and construction meetings as assigned.
• Document action items and revise drawings based on approved decisions and coordination comments.
• Support field surveys by taking measurements, photographs, equipment inventories, and existing-condition notes.
• Assist with drawing quality-control checks for consistency, completeness, coordination, labeling, and graphic standards.
• Help maintain project folders, drawing logs, standards, blocks/families, and revision history.
• Support as-built drawing updates using field markups and final installation information.
• Learn manufacturer products, industry terminology, installation methods, and applicable design standards.

Skills

Interest in technology design

Plan reading

Communication skills

Organization

Collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Engineering/Architecture/Drafting coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Data-Tele Contractors, Inc. seeks a motivated Junior Designer to support the design and documentation of integrated IT cabling, audio visual, security, and low-voltage systems.

This is an entry-level opportunity with hands-on training and mentorship through real commercial projects from early design through construction and turnover. The ideal candidate is organized, technically curious, and eager to learn software tools such as CAD and Revit.