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Telecommunications Designer

Confidential Client•Manufacturing & Industrial
Entry LevelContractOn-Site$51,379
International, Washington
A Day Ago

The Entry-Level Telecommunications Designer will support the design and engineering of telecommunications and technology infrastructure projects, creating and modifying design drawings using Revit and AutoCAD. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to integrate structured cabling, network, and low-voltage systems into building designs, offering mentorship and a clear career path toward project leadership in a contract-to-hire position based in Seattle.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry-Level Telecommunications Designer to join a multidisciplinary design and engineering team. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite role based in International, WA. You will receive hands-on mentorship, professional development, and exposure to commercial and mission-critical technology infrastructure projects.


What You’ll Do

  • Create and modify telecommunications design drawings using Revit.
  • Support the design of structured cabling, network infrastructure, and low-voltage systems for commercial and industrial projects.
  • Collaborate with architectural, engineering, and construction teams to integrate technology systems into building designs.
  • Assist with drafting and documentation using Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Participate in project coordination meetings and design reviews.
  • Learn industry standards and best practices related to telecommunications and low-voltage design.
  • Support project schedules and deliverables while working alongside senior designers and project managers.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Construction Management, Drafting, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • Experience using Revit through coursework, academic projects, internships, or professional experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering or construction drawings.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, growth-oriented mindset.
  • Demonstrated interest in telecommunications, technology infrastructure, or building systems design.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Internship, co-op, or project experience related to engineering, construction, drafting, or design.
  • Exposure to AutoCAD and other drafting tools.
  • Interest in pursuing industry certifications such as BICSI or RCDD.
  • Familiarity with electrical, low-voltage, or telecommunications systems.

Project Exposure

Team members may support design efforts for:

  • Structured cabling and high-bandwidth network infrastructure
  • Data centers and mission-critical facilities
  • Wireless network systems
  • Security, access control, and surveillance systems
  • Audio-visual and communications systems
  • Broadband and outside plant infrastructure
  • Building automation and smart building technologies
  • Voice, data, and video network systems

Work Environment & Location

  • This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position based in International, WA.
  • You will work with multidisciplinary design and engineering teams and report to senior designers/project managers.
  • Anticipated opportunity for advancement into project leadership roles as experience grows.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour (hourly rate offered will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors).
  • If eligible, benefits may include:
    • Medical, dental & vision
    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
    • Voluntary life & AD&D insurance and dependent coverage
    • Short- and long-term disability
    • Health Spending Account (HSA)
    • Transportation benefits
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid time off (PTO, vacation, sick leave)
  • This posting follows applicable pay-transparency requirements for the job location.

Employment Type

  • FULL_TIME (Contract to Hire)

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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