Information & Communication Technology Designer-Mission Critical Facilities

Stantec Inc.•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Information and Communications Technology Designer in the Health Care market performs basic technical duties under the supervision of a Information and Communications Technology Senior Consultant or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one's own discipline. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance to Senior Consultant or Project Manager on completion of duties.

Requirements

Possesses knowledge of ICT design principles for backbone and horizontal cabling and basic knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines as they relate to ICT design.
Understands customer owned outside plant pathway design.
Possesses knowledge of Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) best practices.
Has background experience and knowledge of Data Center Facilities.
Possesses knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, related Structured Cabling Systems, and building codes.
Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD. Bluebeam, and Revit).
Communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 5 years related industry experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ICT design within Mission Critical Facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops systems designs within own discipline with minimal supervision.
Performs site visits for surveys, progress inspections, and final punch lists as required by project timelines.
Prepares project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
Follows Stantec's quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
Performs duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows: - Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work as necessary to ensure timely execution of project within budget.
Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
Develops understanding of Stantec's accounting and project management systems.

Benefits

Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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