Telecommunications Designer

Ghafari Associates•Chicago, IL

30d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

With some supervision from the Vice President, ICT + Security Group or senior staff, the Telecommunications Designer provides design services for telecommunications, LAN, CCTV, fire alarm, access control, and wireless LAN systems for new construction and renovation projects involving industrial or commercial structures. Designs must conform to client requirements and applicable codes. The role prepares construction drawings using Revit, supports more senior staff with Revit, coordinates construction documents with other disciplines, conducts field measurements and site checks, maintains organized project files, assists with editing specifications, and reviews shop drawings for conformance with contract documents. The position requires engineering knowledge related to data, telecommunications, fire alarm, and security systems and networks, with reference to applicable BICSI, ANSI/TIA/EIA guidelines, and NFPA 72.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience in data, telecommunications, fire alarm, and security engineering.
Engineering knowledge and understanding relevant to the design or analysis of data, telecommunications, fire alarm, and security systems and networks.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; Autodesk Revit; AutoCAD; Bluebeam; BIM360; and ACC.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferred; a related field, electronic engineering, information technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is also accepted.

Responsibilities

Design or analyze data, telecommunications, fire alarm, and security systems and networks for design and installation, using applicable BICSI, ANSI/TIA/EIA guidelines, and NFPA 72.
Prepare construction working drawings using Revit and provide Revit support to more senior staff.
Communicate and coordinate with other disciplines to produce coordinated construction documents.
Conduct field measurements and checks at project sites.
Maintain organized project files containing calculations, correspondence, reference materials, and other relevant documents.
Assist with editing project specifications.
Review project submittals and shop drawings for conformance with contract documents and specify actions required for conformance.
Perform related duties as assigned.