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Telecom Designer

Vanderweil Engineers
Boston, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/24/2025 CLOSED ON 12/24/2025

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About Us


Vanderweil Engineers was founded in 1950 and is a top ranked national full-service engineering firm specializing in MEP/FP and technology services. Working in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Academic, Healthcare and Commercial buildings. With a staff of 450 located across nine offices, we are proud to be one of the largest independently owned engineering firms in the country.


If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career with some of the best minds in the industry, we are looking for you. We offer growth and stability in an ever-changing volatile environment. Join us to do the best work of your career as a Telecom Designer on our growing team at our headquarters in Boston, MA. (Seaport District three minute walk from South Station - Hybrid role)


Our Technology Design Group works on mission critical projects supporting telecom, audio/visual and security systems. You will manage and deploy communications infrastructure systems in client’s data centers. Collaborate with internal and external teams during the construction, implementation, and deployment process.


Expand your skillset and have a voice by working outside the box with the way we approach projects at Vanderweil.


Some of your responsibilities include the following:


  • Participate in meetings with Design and Construction teams to document structured cabling and other telecommunication scope needs.
  • Produce construction documentation, including symbol schedules, plan sheets with symbols and conduit, raceway riser, and cable tray details.
  • Low-voltage and fiber optics cable sizing and routing.
  • MDF/IDF room layouts, power and cooling coordination with project MEP Engineers
  • Create functional/schematic diagrams, path panel layouts and grounding details
  • Redline markups of plans, sections, elevations, and details for the design and construction team
  • Interact with the architect and construction contractors during the design phase, including response to RFI’s, submittal reviews, etc.
  • Visit project sites to evaluate workmanship and design intent, compose survey reports, and guide contractors.


Every Vanderweil Engineers team member brings something unique to the table. Here is what we are looking for with this role:


Essential Skills & Requirements


  • 5 years’ experience in the design and implementation of telecommunication systems, spaces and cable plant projects.
  • Working knowledge of cabling requirements for other low-voltage systems, such as security, fire alarm/suppression and access control.
  • Audio-visual and security competence, consulting and design is a plus


Our Flexible & Hybrid Work Culture


At Vanderweil Engineers, we believe our best work is done when flexibility is offered. We know that work/life synergy is crucial to our employees, our flexible and hybrid work style allows team members to have the freedom to be innovative, and drive results their way.


Our wellness programs are above and beyond, as our team members physical and behavioral health are a priority.


We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.


If you would like to connect with us for more information, please contact a member of our recruitment team or to learn more about our work culture, please visit us at www.vanderweil.com.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericgimler/


The compensation that we expect to pay for this position is commensurate with years of experience, professional licensure, and education, plus benefits.

Salary : $110,000 - $150,000

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