DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you’re in the right place.
DLR Group's Telecommunications + Security Design team has an opening for an Electronic Security System Designer. This role could be based in the following cities:
- Atlanta
- Charlotte
- Cleveland
- Dallas
- Denver
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- Portland
- Omaha
- Overland Park
- Washington, DC
Position Summary
As a Telecommunications Designer at DLR Group you will be responsible for preparing the design of telecommunications Network Cabling Infrastructure from schematic design through construction administration on a wide range of building types.
As part of our integrated design team, you will create buildings that elevate the human experience through design. You will be responsible for participating in the design process of technology systems, preparing detailed Telecommunication plans and specifications.
We know that our only way to grow is by hiring and keeping the best talent in our industry. If you feel like we are a good fit for you, tell us by applying!
What you will do:
- Assist in developing project objectives, goals, and documentation policies
- Meet with client’s IT staff to determine project requirements and goals
- Develop telecommunications cabling infrastructure designs from concept through completion of construction
- Prepare telecom cabling infrastructure plans and specifications
- Prepare detailed telecom systems reports and narratives
- Coordinate Telecom design requirements with architecture, structure, mechanical, electrical, and other disciplines
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification through BICSI
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in the Evaluation/Design of Telecommunications Cabling Infrastructure Systems
- Experience with Building Construction documents
- Experience with BIM (i.e., Autodesk Revit) and AutoCAD workflow
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to work within an active, multi-disciplined environment
- Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
- Ability to design and detail telecommunications plans and specifications in conjunction with in-house architects, engineers, and specialty design staff
- Availability to travel for job meetings, site visits and project interviews
- Proficiency with a PDF mark-up tool (such as Bluebeam)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with a consulting engineering or A/E firm as a telecom cabling infrastructure designer
- Experience with sustainable building design
- Experience in facility types that coincide with the firm’s market channels, which include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice + Civic, Sports, and Workplace
- A degree from an accredited university in a field(s) relevant to telecommunications design, including electrical engineering, or other related discipline
#LI-MIS
Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values – commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork – we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
Skills Required
- Registered Communications Distribution Designer certification through BICSI
- At least 5 years of experience evaluating and designing telecommunications cabling infrastructure systems
- Experience with building construction documents
- Experience with BIM, including Autodesk Revit, and AutoCAD workflows
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work in an active, multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects
- Ability to design and detail telecommunications plans and specifications with architects, engineers, and specialty design staff
- Availability to travel for job meetings, site visits, and project interviews
- Proficiency with a PDF markup tool such as Bluebeam
- Experience with a consulting engineering or architecture and engineering firm as a telecommunications cabling infrastructure designer
- Experience with sustainable building design
- Experience with K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, justice and civic, sports, or workplace facilities
- Relevant degree from an accredited university, including electrical engineering or a related discipline
DLR Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DLR Group and has not been reviewed or approved by DLR Group.
-
Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee ownership through an ESOP is prominent, with the firm described as 100% employee-owned. This structure is positioned as a meaningful long-term financial benefit when plan terms and vesting align.
-
Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, and FSA/HSA options, with an employee assistance program also noted. Listings consistently include core medical benefits alongside wellness resources.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, PTO, and family or parental leave are part of the stated offering. Benefits listings reference these time-off programs as standard components.
DLR Group Insights
What We Do
DLR Group is a global, employee-owned, integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization services.
