RCDD Communications Designer - Federal

Black & Veatch Family of Companies•Atlanta, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference. The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base - U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Requirements

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (required)
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, BICSI industry standards, codes and best practices related to the design of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), low voltage, and telecommunications systems
Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems from a safety and constructability perspective
Strong knowledge of inside plant (ISP) cabling infrastructure to include telecommunications spaces and pathways, copper, and optical fiber cabling and connectivity
Experience in outside plant (OSP) design of copper and fiber optic communication systems
Experience in audio-visual (AV) system design
4+ years of experience designing applicable telecommunication systems
Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Lead communication designs and coordinate with other disciplines
Create conceptual and detailed systems designs, including producing design drawings, specifications and design analysis deliverables
Coordinate with a BIM/CAD team for drawing production
Perform quality control duties and independent technical reviews
Manage assigned budgets, scopes and schedules
Mentoring and providing guidance/instruction to less experienced staff members
May perform fieldwork and write assessment reports
May assist with creation of design guides and templates
May provide support to business development or pursuit activities