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ICT System Designer & Project Manager

Nexus Communications Technology
Schaumburg, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/9/2026
As a Telecommunications Designer/Project Manager, you will be responsible for designing and implementing various low voltage and communication systems for building projects. This includes designing and installing LAN/WAN networks, structured low voltage wiring systems, CCTV and security systems, IP and analog voice systems, audio/visual systems, and wireless systems such as BLE/RFID. You will work on multiple projects at a time and may act as a technical expert on specialized designs. You will be responsible for preparing engineering drawings and specifications, conducting site visits to assess project needs, reviewing technical documents, and communicating with customers and vendors throughout the design process.

You should have experience designing and installing low voltage and communication systems, as well as knowledge of power distribution and industry standards such as ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards. You should also be proficient in using software such as AutoCAD and Bluebeam and Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with QuoteWerks and System Surveyor are also a plus.

Besides the technical aspects of the role, you will also need strong interpersonal and time management skills, as you may be working with multiple teams and stakeholders. You should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to present technical and non-technical information clearly and effectively. You may also be responsible for performing end-user training, overseeing the inspection, design, testing, and evaluation of cabling infrastructures, and preparing relevant documentation such as meeting minutes, status reports, and punch lists. You may also act as a telecommunications contact between clients, architects, and third party engineers, and attend site visits with clients, project teams, and other third party engineers as needed.
  • Strong knowledge of BICSI industry cable standards and standards.
  • Technology room design experience.
  • Knowledge of cable manufacturers and components
  • Good understanding of connectivity for voice and data technologies.
  • Inspects, documents, designs, and tests data, voice, video copper and fiber cabling and associated products according to BICSI standards, EIA/TIA standards, and NEC.
  • Participates and oversees the inspection, documentation, design, testing and evaluation of cabling infrastructures.
  • May perform end-user training.
  • Strong interpersonal and time management skills.
  • Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines and customers.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in communicating technical information to engineering and related staff as well as presentation skills to customer.
  • Strong time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Must be able to present technical and non-technical information clearly and in a compelling manner.
  • Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with special systems design include nurse call, wander guard, fire alarm, IDS/security systems, POE networks, systems integration, and LV grounding


Requirements

  • Associate or Bachelor Degree, or technical institute degree/certificate, or equivalent work experience.
  • Valid BICSI RCDD certification.
  • 5 years of Telecommunications Design and IT infrastructure experience
  • A working vehicle and a clean driving record
  • The ability to travel 20% of the time on multi-day out of state projects
  • WIlling to submit to a background screening


Benefits

Salary and benefits are subject to candidate qualifications


Salary : $23

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