
Telecommunications Systems Designer
Opportunity Information + Key Responsibilities
HUNT is searching for a Telecommunications Systems Designer to join our Technology Design team in either our Horseheads, NY or Rochester, NY office.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 8-hour Day shift. Monday-Friday.
+Wage Range: $41,600 - $52,000 per year. Salary commensurate with experience and talent.
HUNT-EAS is seeking candidates for a qualified Telecommunications Systems Designer. This team member will plan, design, and specify various types of communication networks and solutions. The successful candidate will work on project planning, designing, scheduling and construction. HUNT-EAS also offers a full range of engineering services to our clients so it will be important for this individual to work well in a team environment. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, specifications, and models.
As member of the technology design team this individual will work on a variety of projects in the K-12 schools, municipal, healthcare, multi-family housing, and college and university markets. HUNT-EAS offers a fast-paced environment, with a focus on high-caliber work while balancing employee work-life relationship over the long term.
Other duties and responsibilities include the following:
Gain familiarity with the client’s expectations, scope, budget and schedule for assigned tasks
Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly
Collaborate design criteria with engineering team members to gather information required to design the telecommunications systems
Plan and design backbone distribution, cable pathways, audio-visual, and telecommunications space drawings and schematics for projects using CAD software
Conduct field reviews and surveys to verify accuracy of completed design
Interpret architect drawings/specifications, blueprints and construction documents
Provide on-site assistance during start-ups and construction
Lead and provide guidance to a draftsperson or other team member
Coordinate work activities with other staff members
Create installation documents from information found on vendor equipment drawings and submittals
Knowledge and understanding of schedule constraints and information requirements for the production of deliverables
Education + Qualifications
Two-year technical degree or four-year non-technical degree in Technology.
BICSI RCDD certification (or ability to obtain soon)
4+ years of telecommunications design experience
Strong knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and TIA standards for telecommunications design
Experience with structured cabling design, construction specifications, and quality assurance
Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office applications
Experience estimating, scheduling, and managing large multi-phase projects
Effective communication skills; ability to work with architects, owners, and agencies
Self-motivated, eager to learn, and willing to mentor others
Working knowledge of:
Ethernet LAN (copper & fiber), WAN, and Wireless LAN
Power over Ethernet standards
Instructional Technology, Audio/Video Systems
Access Control & IP Video Surveillance Systems
IT equipment power distribution
Benefits Package
Holidays
PTO
Health Insurance
FSA/ HSA
Life Insurance
401(K) plan
Continuing Education Support
About Us
HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, and Towanda, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).