DAS / ERRCS Designer

Responsibilities

• Designing and/or drafting complete DAS and ERRCS shop drawings for multi-family, high-rise, military, healthcare, and commercial facilities.
• Conduct RF modeling, heat mapping, link budget creation, and predictive coverage analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Executives to complete accurate DAS designs and prepare submittals in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare documentation required by AHJs including RF test plans, grid testing documentation, commissioning reports, and product data sheets.
• Manage and update electronic and physical engineering libraries including job folders, equipment manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, and templates.
• Apply company and National CAD/BIM standards to all shop drawings.
• Research code requirements and resolve design problems through evaluation of multiple technical solutions.
• Cook up designs with electrical engineers, GCs, low-voltage trades, RF vendors, and building owners to ensure a complete and compliant system.
• Read and interpret blueprints, RF reports, site surveys, specifications, schematics, and manufacturer installation manuals.
• Identify out-of-scope work and design gaps based on contract documents, proposals, plans, and specifications.
• Recommend value-engineered solutions for efficient and code-compliant DAS designs.
• Respond to questions, solutions, and RFI-related items regarding DAS design in a timely and professional manner.
• Effectively communicate project milestones, issues, and needs to management.
• Perform document control tasks such as printing, downloading, and filing.
• Perform material and equipment take-offs from plans.
• Complete all appropriate company paperwork as required.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills including a solid background in AutoCAD is required; Revit experience is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with IFC, NFPA 1221/1225, local AHJ DAS code requirements, FCC rules, and building codes related to RF/ERRCS systems.
• Experience with RF modeling tools such as iBwave is strongly desired.
• Industry certifications such as iBwave Level 1–3, GROL, NICET, or related RF/telecom certifications are preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and related design software.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, able to multitask, and capable of managing deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Able to independently take initiative to complete projects accurately and on time.