Data Center ICT/Telecom Engineer, Consultant

WSP•Troy, NY

About The Position

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is seeking a Telecommunications Designer to work from one of its offices in Troy, New York; New York, New York; Atlanta, Georgia; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Tempe, Arizona; or Herndon, Virginia. The role designs outside plant pathways and building systems, including MMR/IDF layouts, cable tray layouts, wireless access point layouts, and structured cabling infrastructure to support controls networks. The position supports mission-critical facilities and works with multidisciplinary teams through design and construction.

Requirements

3–5 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 AutoCAD and Revit.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to detail, strong organization, and self-starter qualities.
Ability to travel to project sites.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Mission-critical/data center experience.
Experience with international projects.
RCDD and/or DCDC certifications.

Responsibilities

Independently perform BIM/CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines.
Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using Revit or an equivalent BIM program.
Design low-voltage building systems, including telecommunications, audio visual, security, and electrical/mechanical control integrations.
Meet required schedules while producing quality work.
Perform quality assurance and quality control of design packages.
Perform design tasks for site and building technologies, including telecommunications, audio visual, security, and control integrations.
Support project teams during design and construction stages.
Research and recommend fundamental components identified in designs.
Develop equipment, conveyance, and device layouts, floor plans, and riser diagrams.
Prepare cable schedules and specifications.
Perform construction administration tasks.
Survey and evaluate existing conditions.
Work with multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.
Apply understanding of the services provided by kW MCE engineering and design teams and related practices.
Implement best-practice procedures and integrate project requirements into mission-critical facility designs.
Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client-facing meetings.
Lead the Telecom design team on projects and mentor junior designers.
Travel to project sites as needed.