Technology Systems Specialist - ICT

Arcadis•Washington, DC

3d•$105,000 - $158,000•Remote

About The Position

Arcadis Digital X is a global Technology Consulting Practice Group focused on providing professional advisory, design and engineering services to ICT/IMIT/telecommunications, PLC/SCADA/HMI, physical & cyber security, audio-visual technologies clients that rely on enabling technology for its success. Our Team is a group of subject matter experts that has worked on thousands of technology projects and use that experience to design solutions that people love to use. We primarily service a demand in sectors of the building industry such as industrial manufacturing, technology (eg. hyperscale data centers) healthcare, education and government, where technology is critical to their success in delivering their core services. As such, these market sectors require a high level of expertise and experience in technology consulting and engineering that is not found in the current traditional engineering community. We are seeking a talented Technology Systems Specialist - ICT to join our global technology design team in Eastern United States to support our projects. This position will report to the practice area Associate as well as the Practice Group Director.

Requirements

Must be a Citizen of USA
Minimum 5 years of technology ELV systems design and installation experience with large scale industrial or commercial projects with complex technology needs, preferably in the data center sector.
Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or enterprise data center programs.
Background in mission critical facility design beyond cabling, including coordination with security, AV, or related low voltage systems.
Experience with BIM coordination and multidisciplinary model-based design workflows.
RCDD Certification, preferably with DCDC certification as well
Engineering/ Architectural / Construction Industry experience
Must be highly capable with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word and Excel
Comfortable working with remote task assignment software programs
Familiarity and comfort in working in agile sprint-based team assignment and organizational structure
Ability to support projects across geographic locations and time zones.
Experience working with design markup programs such as Visio, Bluebeam, CAD (AutoCAD and/or Revit)
Ability to work with remote enabling technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom etc.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in working with internal and external stakeholders and clients as well as your remote team members
Energetic, diplomatic, flexible, problem-solving mindset
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to take initiative
Expertise in the following systems: Structured Cabling System Infrastructure, Familiarity with network and server architecture, Wireless Access Points for Wi-Fi, Distributed Antenna Systems (public safety DAS, cellular DAS), Technical Security Systems (CCTV/DVMS, Access Control, Perimeter Intrusion Detection), Intercommunication System, Public Address Systems, Emergency Call Systems, Audio Visual Systems, Building Management Systems (BMS), Buildings IoT

Responsibilities

Systems design of extra low voltage (ELV) systems, including ICT, Audio Visual, Security (video, access control, intrusion) and Structured Cabling solutions.
Lead ICT and structured cabling design for hyperscale data center and mission critical projects from planning through detailed design and construction support.
Develop design criteria, narratives, layouts, and construction documentation for telecommunications rooms, equipment rooms, backbone distribution, horizontal cabling, pathways, and cable tray systems.
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and guidelines, including BICSI, ANSI/TIA, and related industry standards.
Develop written system specifications and functional system narratives in Master Format specification templates, specifically Division 27, and Division 28 (experience with Division 25 is also desirable).
Work with our Revit/CAD teams to develop technical design and construction drawings, including floor plans, elevations, system riser diagrams and installation details describing design intent and device placement.
Work with our design tools, including Navisworks to resolve modelling conflicts and collisions.
Review design documents (drawings and specifications) and provide direction on development of the engineering drawings.
Evaluate the technology equipment available in the industry for suitability of use in design solutions.
Liaise with design team including electrical, mechanical and architectural consultants, both internal and external to Arcadis to support integrated project approach.
Attend and lead and minute design meetings and workshops with clients and design team.
Develop budgetary implementation costs.
Provide construction stage administration as required, including site reviews, site review reports.
Business development and maintenance of client relations including proposal support, technical approach development, and project scoping when needed.
Coordinate with and training junior team members.