[Hiring] Designer I @IES Communications

Role Description

The Designer I is an entry-level member of the IES Design Branch responsible for supporting the development of telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure designs. Working under the direction of a Lead Designer or Senior Designer, the Designer I assists in preparing construction drawings, learning industry standards, and supporting multiple projects while developing technical and professional design skills.

• Support Lead Designers and Senior Designers in preparing telecommunications and low-voltage construction documents.
• Assist with AutoCAD and Revit drawing production and revisions.
• Learn structured cabling systems including copper, fiber, pathways and telecommunications spaces.
• Prepare floor plans, rack elevations, single-line diagrams and installation details.
• Incorporate redline markups into construction documents.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs and bills of material.
• Participate in project coordination meetings.
• Maintain project documentation and drawing files.
• Learn TIA, BICSI, NEC and client standards.
• Support QA/QC reviews prior to drawing issuance.
• Complete assigned training and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0–2 years of telecommunications, construction, CAD or related experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
• Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
• Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company.
• RCDD preferred, but not required.
• Structured Cabling industry experience preferred but not required.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
• Must meet company minimum driving standards.
• Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the company’s proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.
• Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).

Benefits

• Min: USD $75,000.00/Yr.
• Max: USD $105,000.00/Yr.