Company Description
New Ridge Engineering, PLLC is a client-focused engineering firm founded in 2021 by professionals experienced in highly technical building design projects. New Ridge Engineering performs work in all areas of the United States with a focus on the mid-Atlantic. Approximately 80% of NRE's work is in the healthcare sector, allowing for unique challenges. NRE currently offers full-service mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design, and it is looking to add low-voltage design services to its offerings.
Role Description
The Telecommunications Designer role is a full-time remote position. The role will build the foundation for New Ridge Engineering's low-voltage department. The position will work with our BIM manager to develop drafting standards, Revit families, and other necessary foundations for producing low-voltage drawings. Day-to-day tasks will include:
• Surveying project sites for existing conditions (travel on average will be once per month for 1-2 nights each trip).
• Coordinating and producing pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure, including fill calculations.
• Selecting equipment for Telecommunications, CCTV, Access Control, Security, A/V, Fire Alarm, and Nurse Call systems
• Developing project deliverables, including design narratives, design drawings, studies, reports, and analyses
• Manage design of projects, including directing junior engineers as required to meet deadlines set by clients
• Developing design drawings in Revit
• Creating and editing project Division 27 and 28 specifications based on project criteria
• Coordination with clients, owner vendors, contractors, consultants, and subconsultants to meet project delivery needs
• Overseeing construction administration of projects, including responding to RFI’s and Submittals
• Improving BIM, CAD, and engineering standards for efficient production of drawings and models
• Cross training with electrical design
Qualifications
• BICSI RCDD credential required
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred
• Professional Engineer license preferred
• 8+ years of telecommunications and network design skills, including experience with structured cabling, fiber optics, copper systems, and wireless solutions.
• Proficiency with Revit and the ability to produce clear drawings and construction documents.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices for telecommunications in building and infrastructure projects (e.g., BICSI, ANSI/TIA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess project requirements, evaluate options, and develop efficient, accurate solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with clients, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with attention to detail.