Telecommunications Designer

WSP • New York, NY

7d • Remote

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Telecommunications Designer to sit in any of our kW offices or work remotely. 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. 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.

Requirements

• 5-7 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

• 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

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree