Telecom Designer

Prism Professional Services Group, LLC.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex telecom projects

Mentorship

Career growth

Job summary

Prism Professional Services Group, LLC. is seeking an experienced Telecom Designer to independently design and coordinate complex telecom/network systems with minimal supervision.

You will work with internal teams, clients, and other disciplines to deliver robust cabling and infrastructure solutions. The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and a track record on large-scale telecom projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; construction knowledge is a plus.
• 3–5+ years of telecom designer experience.
• Knowledge of structured cabling, fiber, copper, and telecom standards.
• Ability to make design decisions and solve complex problems.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with CAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design backbone and horizontal distribution systems.
• Perform site surveys and upgrade recommendations.
• Coordinate cabling pathways, including cable trays and conduits.
• Design fiber and copper infrastructure and LIU schedules.
• Review submittals and respond to RFIs.
• Coordinate with clients, owners, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Attend design reviews and present deliverables.

Skills

Telecom design

CAD proficiency

Coordination & communication

Problem solving

Mentoring others

Experience with large-scale projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction knowledge (preferred)

Tools

CAD

Job description

Prism is seeking an experienced Telecom Designer with a comprehensive understanding of structured of cabling, backbone and horizontal distribution systems, telecom spaces, and supporting infrastructure. This role requires the ability to independently design, coordinate, and problem-solve complex telecom/network systems with minimal to no supervision while collaborating with internal teams, clients, and other disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of network topologies, architectures, and network types.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize Backbone and Horizontal Distribution Systems.
• Perform site surveys, CVD assessments, upgrade recommendations based on client and/or site needs.
• Design building pathways and resolving complex routing with constructability in mind.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive cabling pathway designs, including cable tray, conduit, J‑hooks, plenum and non‑plenum spaces, and wall or barrier penetrations.
• Perform fiber and copper infrastructure design, including fiber type and strand counts, conduit fill calculations, backbone layouts, cross‑connect and LIU schedules, and single- or multi‑building fiber one‑line diagrams.
• Design and coordinate telecommunications spaces, including entrance facilities, equipment rooms, telecom rooms, enclosures.
• Design and coordinate telecom outlet locations using diamond studies, and wireless access point placement using heat mapping and CAD tools.
• Review and verify product data submittals for compliance with construction documents and specifications.
• Respond to RFIs and identify scope or design impacts in coordination with the Project Manager and System Owner.
• Assist with design verification walks, construction coordination, and resolve field issues
• Coordinate designs with clients, owners, contractors, and other disciplines to ensure constructable solutions.
• Attend client design review meetings and present deliverables as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or construction preferred.
• 3-5 plus years of telecom designer experience.
• Knowledgeable in the design of structured cabling systems (fiber and copper), Telecom standards, materials, and components, and facility data tables and documentation standards.
• Able to make design decisions, and solve complex technical problems.
• Adapt to new situations and project requirements
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Proficiency with CAD and design documentation
• Experience handling large-scale, complex telecom projects
• Ability to mentor others and contribute to standards and documentation best practices (preferred)
• Telecom design experience in Commercial buildings, Campuses, Data Centers, Semi-Conductor facilities and Multi-building sites.
• Experience working with construction teams and responding to installation challenges
• Familiarity with industry standards (BICSI, TIA/EIA, NEC etc.)

Why Prism

• Work on complex, high-impact telecom projects
• Opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence standards
• Growth-oriented team with long-term career potential