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Telecom Designer

Job Description

Position Overview

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 .
  • 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 ()
  • 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
  • Collaborative, technical design environment
  • Opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence standards
  • Growth-oriented team with long-term career potential