Telecom Systems Designer | Building Tech Innovator

Henderson Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Casual dress

Volunteer time

Parental leave

Health initiatives

Career progression

Stock ownership plan

401K match

Job summary

Henderson Engineers in Nashville, TN seeks a Telecom Designer to design, coordinate, document, and deliver telecommunications systems within diverse building environments. Responsibilities include structured cabling, telecom rooms, pathways, and coordination with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and technology teams.

Role may involve preparing construction documents, reviewing project deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and client-facing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 1+ year of telecommunications design experience in an A&E, engineering, architectural, or MEP environment preferred.
• Experience preparing construction documents for building telecommunications systems.
• Working knowledge of TIA standards, NEC requirements related to telecommunications infrastructure, and building design practices.
• Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu.
• Experience coordinating with architectural and MEP disciplines on building projects.
• Strong communication, coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare telecommunications design documents including floor plans, telecommunications room layouts, riser diagrams, pathway drawings, equipment room layouts, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Design structured cabling infrastructure and telecommunications systems per TIA standards and project criteria.
• Coordinate telecom systems with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and technology disciplines through all design phases.
• Assist with pathway sizing, room space planning, equipment layouts, and related calculations.
• Participate in design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination meetings, and quality control processes.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and field conditions for conformance with requirements.
• Conduct site visits, existing condition assessments, and construction observation.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and technology consultants to support delivery.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and design deliverables under senior staff guidance.
• Develop proficiency in design software including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and office tools.
• Travel up to 15% of the time.

Skills

Telecom design

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Coordination

Project delivery

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/related field

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Henderson Engineers in Nashville, TN seeks a Telecom Designer to design, coordinate, document, and deliver telecommunications systems within diverse building environments. Responsibilities include structured cabling, telecom rooms, pathways, and coordination with architectural, mechanical, electrical, and technology teams.

Role may involve preparing construction documents, reviewing project deliverables, mentoring junior staff, and client-facing activities.