Telecom Designer in New Albany, Ohio

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position will support the IT Telecommunications Construction Engineering group. The Telecom Designer will be primarily drafting and designing electrical drawings, working with the construction engineers, and preparing bills of materials. Support the design and engineering process by planning and preparing drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing fiber optic cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of communications facilities. The role commands a broad knowledge of aerial, buried, underground and building entrance design.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and design electrical drawings such as rack front views and one-lines in Microstation

• Collect information necessary to complete drawings from verbal communications, sketches, marked prints, field notes, vendor’s catalogs, and technical reference manuals.

• Create and verify bills of materials are accurate.

• Determine and write purchase requisitions.

• Complete cost estimates.

• Follow safe work habits and adhere to all safety rules and practices.

• Comply with company guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Work under minimal supervision of Designer III, IV, and Senior Designers

• Position requires up to 5% travel for site visits

Education and Experience Requirements

• One to five years of experience in electrical drafting, design of schematics, or creating wiring diagrams

• Proficiency in using CAD software (e.g. Microstation, AutoCAD, TurboCAD, etc.) and creating/updating drawings; experience with Microstation a plus

• Knowledge of structured cabling systems, including fiber optic and/or copper cable design, build, installation and security a plus

• Must have a two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, civil, or mechanical engineering or an Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer aided (CAD) design. Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering preferred.

  About Actalent:

Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.