Telecom Designer

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 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, capacity 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, and data centers
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or construction
• 3-5 plus years of telecom designer experience
• Knowledgeable of structured cabling systems (fiber and copper), Telecom standards, materials, and components, and facility data tables and documentation standards
• Able to make design decisions, 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 (preferred)
• Telecom design experience in Commercial buildings, Campuses, Data Centers and Multi-building sites
• Experience working with construction teams and responding to installation challenges
• Familiarity with industry standards (BICSI, TIA, 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