Telecom & Electronic Security System Designer

DLR Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

disability

wellness programs

flex spending

paid holidays

paid time off

401(k) plan

employee stock ownership

bonus opportunities

Job summary

DLR Group is seeking an Electronic Security System Designer for its Telecommunications + Security Design team. The role involves designing telecom cabling infrastructure from schematic design through construction administration across diverse building types.

You will prepare telecom plans/specifications, collaborate with architecture, structure, MEP disciplines, and support integrated design. A field-ready candidate will contribute to project success with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification required.
• At least 5 years of experience in evaluating/designing telecommunications cabling infrastructure systems.
• Experience with building construction documents.
• Experience with BIM (Revit) and AutoCAD workflows.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplined environment and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel for meetings, site visits, and interviews.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies.
• Meet with client IT staff to determine project requirements and goals.
• Develop telecommunications cabling infrastructure designs from concept through construction.
• Prepare telecom cabling infrastructure plans and specifications.
• Prepare detailed telecom systems reports and narratives.
• Coordinate telecom design requirements with architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines.

Skills

RCDD certification

5+ years telecom cabling design

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Travel availability

Certified in client IT coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in telecommunications design or electrical engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam PDF

Microsoft Office

Job description

DLR Group is seeking an Electronic Security System Designer for its Telecommunications + Security Design team. The role involves designing telecom cabling infrastructure from schematic design through construction administration across diverse building types.

You will prepare telecom plans/specifications, collaborate with architecture, structure, MEP disciplines, and support integrated design. A field-ready candidate will contribute to project success with travel as needed.