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Designer I
 IES Communications | |
 United States, Arizona, Tempe | |
| 2801 South Fair Lane (Show on map) | |
 Oct 24, 2026 | |
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Designer I (Entry Level) Job Summary The Designer I is an entry-level member of the IES Design Branch responsible for supporting the development of telecommunications and low-voltage infrastructure designs. Working under the direction of a Lead Designer or Senior Designer, the Designer I assists in preparing construction drawings, learning industry standards, and supporting multiple projects while developing technical and professional design skills. Primary Responsibilities Support Lead Designers and Senior Designers in preparing telecommunications and low-voltage construction documents. Assist with AutoCAD and Revit drawing production and revisions. Learn structured cabling systems including copper, fiber, pathways and telecommunications spaces. Prepare floor plans, rack elevations, single-line diagrams and installation details. Incorporate redline markups into construction documents. Assist with quantity takeoffs and bills of material. Participate in project coordination meetings. Maintain project documentation and drawing files. Learn TIA, BICSI, NEC and client standards. Support QA/QC reviews prior to drawing issuance. Complete assigned training and other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. 0-2 years of telecommunications, construction, CAD or related experience. Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Career Path Designer II Designer III Lead Designer Min USD $75,000.00/Yr. Max USD $105,000.00/Yr.
Qualifications Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s). Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners. Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements. Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed. Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization. Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company. RCDD preferred, but not required. Structured Cabling industry experience preferred but not required. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project). Must meet company minimum driving standards. Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company. Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s). License Required No Overview IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES's 2023 fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, IES produced over $2.3 billion in revenue and employed over 8,400 employees at over 129 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply. EEO Statement PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS. NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid. EEO & Affirmative Action The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government. View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "EEO is the Law" poster | "EEO is the Law" poster supplement View IES' policy on Pay Transparency Pay Transparency NonDiscrimination Poster Disability Accommodation IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance. IES Participates in E-Verify E-Verify Information English/Spanish Right to Work English Spanish Workplace Type Remote | |