Entry-Level Telecommunication Design Engineer

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,474 - 69,347; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending account options

Voluntary insurances

Paid time off

Flex-time schedules

Remote work options

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an entry-level Telecom Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Chicago, IL or Buffalo, NY. You will work under a project leader and licensed engineer on new construction and renovations across education, healthcare, sports, corporate, and science sectors.

You will help prepare construction documents and basic telecom specifications, with supervision, while growing your knowledge of applicable codes and engineering practices.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree preferred; bachelor or master required by hire date.
• EIT/FE certification preferred.
• Related student internship experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation of construction documents and basic specifications of telecommunications systems for building construction.
• Under direct supervision, may design telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, per applicable codes.
• Develop ability to analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts with engineering oversight.
• Under supervision develop knowledge of applicable codes for the application of telecommunication design.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Assists in the review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
• Assists in gathering information to respond to RFI’s and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Assists in visiting job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Multitasking

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

CannonDesign is seeking an entry-level Telecom Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Chicago, IL or Buffalo, NY. You will work under a project leader and licensed engineer on new construction and renovations across education, healthcare, sports, corporate, and science sectors.

You will help prepare construction documents and basic telecom specifications, with supervision, while growing your knowledge of applicable codes and engineering practices.