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Lead Telecommunications Designer

WSP in the U.S., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Summary kW Mission Critical Engineering , a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. As part of WSP, we offer professional development and career opportunities. Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is seeking a

Telecommunications Designer

based at any of our kW offices: Troy (NY), New York (NY), Atlanta (GA), Milwaukee (WI), Tempe (AZ), or Herndon (VA). The role involves designing Outside Plant Pathways and building systems including MMR/IDF layouts, Cable Tray layouts, Wireless Access Point layouts, and structured cabling infrastructure to support the Controls Network.

Responsibilities

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 administration 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

Who You Are The ideal candidate is highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD and has experience in information and communications technology. Strong communication skills and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members are also necessary.

Required Qualifications

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 in lieu of a degree

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

Preferred Qualifications

Mission Critical/Data Center experience

Experience with international projects

RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

Compensation And Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. Expected Salary: $95,000 - $170,000. We reserve the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Professional Services

Equal Opportunity Employer WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Work Authorization The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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