Assistant Structured Cabling Designer

WJHW, Inc. is a nationally recognized design and consulting firm, has an opening for an Assistant Structured Cabling Designer. This role involves supporting the Structured Cabling design team on both new construction and renovation projects. The Assistant Designer will work under the guidance of a lead designer, contributing to various aspects of the project scope. This is an entry level design position with the opportunity of advancement.

WJHW, Inc. is a nationally recognized design and consulting firm, has an opening for an Assistant Structured Cabling Designer. This role involves supporting the Structured Cabling design team on both new construction and renovation projects. The Assistant Designer will work under the guidance of a lead designer, contributing to various aspects of the project scope. This is an entry level design position with the opportunity of advancement.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist the Lead Designer in meetings with project stakeholders and architects by taking notes and making markups to document changes and requirements discussed in the meeting.
• Capable of taking direction and providing input to achieve the Lead Designer’s vision for the assigned design scope, while understanding and adhering to the firm’s design standards.
• Assist Lead Designer in producing portions of the construction documentation, that may include plan sheets, riser diagrams, conduit and cable tray details, Telecommunications Room layouts, grounding, and bonding system, etc.
• Redline markups of plans, sections, elevation and details for BIM department to incorporate.
• Assist Lead Designer in editing specifications in MS Word, including the research of equipment.
• Preparing and maintaining written narratives and emails to convey project information to the project team.
• Review under the supervision of the lead designer change orders, product substitutions and other documentation.
• Assist Lead Designer during Construction Administration, in review and response to RFI’s, submittal reviews, shop drawings.
• Working with contractors, technicians, and other designers to solve problems and meet project goals. Visiting project sites to evaluate workmanship and design intent, Assist Lead Designer to writing site observation reports.
• Remaining current on BICSI and industry standards, construction trends and new technologies, through personal diligence and 3rd party training.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Five (5) years contracting experience in managing the implementation telecommunication systems, spaces and cable plant projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and well organized.
• Capable of working equally well as an individual contributor or as team member.
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess a working knowledge of interpreting design development and construction documents
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and File Explorer. Experience with Microsoft Teams and Bluebeam a plus.
• Intimate knowledge of IT services, hardware, infrastructure & systems architecture; a plus.
• Certifications such BICSI ITS and/or from cable manufacturers; a plus.
• Experience with Revit or AutoCAD is desirable; Neither required.
• Project management experience; a plus.