Job Description

Olsson’s Facility Engineering and Design Team delivers cutting-edge solutions for data centers, commercial developments, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and military installations. Our expertise spans technical analysis, design services, and professional consulting, ensuring high-quality, future-ready infrastructure.

As a Telecom Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting Data Center projects, assisting in the design and documentation of telecommunications and low-voltage systems. You will work with experienced designers and engineers to develop high-performance fiber, structured cabling, and security systems that support global data operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and layout of telecommunications and low-voltage systems for data centers.
• Support the development of MDF/IDF/Demarc room designs, fiber/copper cabling layouts, and security systems.
• Utilize BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks) to create detailed models and design documents.
• Collaborate with engineers and senior designers to ensure compliance with BICSI, TIA, and industry standards.
• Assist with site visits and field verifications to support design accuracy and constructability.
• Participate in client meetings and internal coordination efforts to ensure seamless project execution.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Willing to obtain RCDD, CTS, CTS-D certifications.
• 3+ years of experience in CAD/BIM design for telecom, structured cabling, or low-voltage systems.
• Experience in data center design or mission-critical facilities (preferred).
• Familiarity with BICSI and TIA standards.
• Experience in Cellular DAS, PSDAS, ROIP, and ERRCS design is a plus
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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