Telecom Designer

TechServ Engineering & Consulting; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Techserv seeks an entry-level Telecommunication Designer to create coaxial and fiber network designs within client software platforms for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. You will digitize layouts, strand maps and BOMs, ensuring accurate design packages for field deployment.

Collaborate with Tech Leads and Project Managers, learn new design software, and perform quality checks on deliverables to meet deadlines. Office-based role with potential home-office options.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED required; college coursework preferred.
• Ability to learn new design software programs.
• Ability to collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and Designers.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete coaxial and fiber network designs using client software per standards.
• Develop and digitize strand maps, design maps, and BOMs.
• Produce construction deliverables with drawings, redlines, and docs for field deployment.
• Incorporate feedback from Tech Leads and Project Managers to update designs.
• Perform quality control checks on designs before submission.
• Coordinate workflow with Tech Leads, PMs and team to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Familiarity with GIS design tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, etc.).

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

ArcGIS

QGIS

AutoCAD

OpenComms

IQGeo

Job description

General Summary

The Telecommunication Designer position is an entry-level position responsible for completing high-quality coaxial and fiber network designs within customer-provided software platforms for new projects, alterations, and redevelopments. The Telecommunication Designer will work within client design systems to develop and digitize coax and fiber network layouts, including strand maps, design maps, and Bills of Materials (BOMs), in accordance with client standards and specifications. This role is responsible for producing complete and accurate construction deliverable packages, including design drawings, red lines, and supporting documentation required for field deployment. The Telecommunication Designer will collaborate closely with Tech Leads, Project Managers, and internal team members to ensure designs are delivered accurately and on time.

Essential Functions:

1. Complete coaxial and fiber network designs within customer-provided software platforms after being trained, in accordance with client standards and specifications.
2. Develop and digitize network layouts including strand maps, design maps, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within client design systems.
3. Produce complete and accurate construction deliverable packages, including design drawings, redlines, and supporting documentation required for field deployment.
4. Execute changes to designs based on red lines, mark-ups, and feedback from Tech Leads and Project Managers on ongoing projects.
5. Perform quality control checks on completed designs prior to deliverable submission.
6. Work with Tech Leads, Project Managers, and team members to coordinate workflow and meet project deadlines.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Exposure to GIS design software such as Vetro, IQGeo, QGIS, 3GIS, Lode Data, OpenComms, ACAD, ArcGIS, SmallWorld, etc.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must currently be eligible to work in the United States of America.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• High School Graduate or GED, documentation required.
• College degree or some college course, preferred.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance are offered
• 401K with excellent company match
• Paid Time Off and 9 company-paid holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing required.
• Occasional need to lift, pull, carry and push items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and company needs.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in a routine office environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed.

Office locations in both Texas & Kentucky. Work from home opportunities exist if you’re out of state and have proven experience for the position.
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