Registered Communications Distribution Designer

Recore Electrical Contractors; Gastonia (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

PTO

Paid Holidays

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading electrical services contractor based in North Carolina is seeking a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to lead and design structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure. This role requires RCDD certification and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field along with 5+ years of experience in telecommunications systems design. The contractor offers competitive employee benefits including a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision coverage, and other perks.

Qualifications

• Current BICSI RCDD certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or low-voltage systems design.

Responsibilities

• Design structured cabling systems including copper and fiber.
• Develop telecommunications infrastructure designs for various systems.
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards.

Skills

Telecommunications systems design

Structured cabling

Technical communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Current BICSI RCDD certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Recore Electrical Contractors, Inc. is a multi-state licensed, employee-owned, Electrical Services contractor, based just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. As one of the largest electrical contractors in the Charlotte Metro Area, we at Recore pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service possible

The career opportunity for you:

Recore Electrical Contractors Security and Communications Division is seeking a Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) to lead the planning, design, and implementation of structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure for industrial, and commercial facilities. The RCDD will ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and best practices while supporting current and future technology needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and document structured cabling systems including copper, fiber, pathways, spaces, and grounding/bonding
• Develop telecommunications infrastructure designs for voice, data, wireless, audiovisual, DAS, and security systems
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
• Interpret and apply TIA, BICSI, NEC, ISO/IEC, and local codes
• Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, IT teams, and construction stakeholders
• Conduct site surveys, field investigations, and as-built reviews
• Review submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for compliance
• Provide construction administration and on-site support as needed
• Ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with client requirements
• Support project schedules, budgets, and quality standards

Required Qualifications:

• Current BICSI RCDD certification (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in telecommunications or low-voltage systems design
• Strong knowledge of structured cabling, fiber optics, pathways, and spaces
• Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or similar
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare, data centers, higher education, or mission-critical facilities
• Familiarity with BIM coordination and integrated project delivery

For the Employee:

Employee Stock Option Plan - Matching 401 k - Medical, Dental, Vision (Medical premium paid 100% for the employee) PTO - Paid Holidays - Short and Long Term Disability - Life Insurance