Lead Telecommunications Designer

WSP•Troy, NY

78d•$95,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work." Join our great people at our great places designing great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Telecommunications Designer to work at hybrid schedule based out of any of our kW office (Troy NY, New York, NY, Atlanta GA, Milwaukee WI, Tempe AZ or Herndon VA). As a Telecommunications Designer with us, 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

Requirements

7+ 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 applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
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.

Nice To Haves

Mission Critical/Data Center experience
Experience with international projects
RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

Responsibilities

Work independently to perform a variety of BIM/CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines
Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D BIM Models using Revit or equivalent BIM program
Design low voltage systems for buildings including telecommunications systems, 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 including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and control integrations
Independently support the team during design and construction stages of projects
Research & recommend fundamental components identified in designs
Develop equipment, conveyance and device layouts, floor plan, and riser diagrams
Prepare cable schedules and specifications
Perform construction administrations tasks
Survey and evaluate existing conditions
Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners
Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering and design teams & related practices
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 team on projects
Mentor and lead junior designers

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

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