Description
kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is seeking a Telecommunications Designer to work in one of our offices in Troy, NY, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, Milwaukee, WI, Tempe, AZ, or Herndon, VA.
As a Telecommunications Designer, you will design outside plant pathways and other building systems, including MMR/IDF layouts, cable tray layouts, wireless access point layouts, and structured cabling infrastructure layout to support the controls network.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently to perform various BIM/CAD design assignments
- Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using Revit or equivalent
- Design low-voltage systems for buildings, including telecommunications, audio-visual, security, and electrical/mechanical control integrations
- Meet required schedules while producing quality work
- Perform quality assurance/quality control of design packages
- Perform design tasks for site and building technologies
- Independently support the team during design and construction stages
- Research and recommend fundamental components identified in designs
- Develop equipment, conveyance, and device layouts, floor plans, and riser diagrams
- Prepare cable schedules and specifications
- Perform construction administration tasks
- Survey and evaluate existing conditions
- Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents
- Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by kW MCE engineering and design teams
- Implement best practice procedures
- Integrate project requirements into mission critical facility designs
- Attend and represent the telecom discipline in internal and client-facing meetings
- Lead telecom design teams on projects
- Mentor and lead junior designers
Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience designing low-voltage systems for high-performing commercial, industrial, or mission-critical/data center buildings
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other applicable software packages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
- Ability to travel to project sites
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Mission critical/data center experience
- Experience with international projects
- RCDD and/or DCDC certifications
Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected salary: $96,800 - $135,000
- Comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings