Lead Telecommunications Designer

Job Description Job Description Primary Job Title: Lead Telecommunications Designer Alternate / Related Job Titles: ICT / Telecom Design Lead Senior Telecommunications Designer Telecom Engineering Design Lead ICT Infrastructure Designer Location & Onsite Flexibility: Houston, TX - Hybrid (Part-Time Telework) Minimum three (3) days per week onsite per global telework policy Contract Details Position Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Start: As Soon As Possible Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Lead Designer - Telecom to plan, develop, and review telecommunications and control systems design work for complex infrastructure and industrial projects. This role involves producing design deliverables, preparing estimates, coordinating with clients, and ensuring all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and regulations . This position supports extraordinary teams delivering impactful projects across global infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, mining, and technology markets. Major Responsibilities Plan and conduct independent Telecommunications design work requiring sound engineering judgment Lead the design, development, modification, and evaluation of telecommunications components and systems Apply Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards, and standard application programs Develop conceptual and detailed designs for projects with specialized or unique requirements Communicate complex technical issues and recommend practical engineering solutions to leadership Coordinate with client representatives to obtain approval of telecommunications design aspects Interpret and apply new or specialized codes, regulations, and performance criteria Support preparation of project estimates, staffing plans, and schedules Conduct or lead studies on new telecommunications methods, materials, and technologies Review and approve drawings, calculations, bid summaries, and technical documentation Mentor and train telecommunications personnel through on-the-job coaching Participate in and support technical training and professional development initiatives Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) 10-13 years of relevant experience (or 14-17 years of equivalent work experience) Strong knowledge of ICT / Telecommunications systems , design methods, and materials Experience developing network topology, DAS, data centers, rack layouts, and horizontal distribution Solid understanding of technical and cost considerations in design feature selection Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills RCDD certification Experience with ERRCS/DAS and Security Systems integration Proficiency with CAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite Experience supporting large-scale or global engineering projects Additional Skills Cross-functional collaboration Client-facing technical coordination Mentorship and team leadership Benefits (Contract) Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan About the Company A trusted engineering, construction, and project management partner serving Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals, and Nuclear, Security & Environmental sectors. From planning through operations, the organization delivers projects that create lasting global impact. About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation , a Native American-owned company based in Alaska. We value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 clients across the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 25-29581 LI-GTT LI-Onsite gttjobs Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation's largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure. We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier. There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website's career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers Awards SIA's Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015 SIA's Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023 Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015 Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023 TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019 NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015 Company Description Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation (www.Chenega.com) with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation's largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.\r
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We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.\r
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There is always a new opportunity for success when you look through all of the open job opportunities on our website's career page. Just click on this link: https://bit.ly/gttcareers \r
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SIA's Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015\r
SIA's Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023\r
Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015\r
Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023\r
TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019\r
NH Business Magazines Fast 5 fastest growing companies\r
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015