Facilities Infrastructure Support Engineer

About the role

IT Services (ITS) collaborates with campus partners to support the University of Chicago's mission through high-quality IT solutions and services. This role designs and documents structured wiring systems, assists in project management, and works closely with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and coordinates right-of-way and street crossing drawings.
• Manages and coordinates installation processes from contractor award to final customer acceptance.
• Assists in the reconciliation of contractor and material supplier billing.
• Configures, maintains, and installs server applications and local/wireless area networks.
• Tests and analyzes complex networks and coordinates data communication networks.
• Removes individuals from authorized user lists, archives files, and implements security measures.
• Works with vendors and contractors to manage installation of cable plant, station wiring, and equipment.
• Develops and coordinates material delivery and receiving procedures, inventory record procedures, and secure storage areas.
• Collaborates with Client Services and Support, University and Medical Center construction project managers, and departmental IT staff.
• Applies for approvals and permits for construction projects.
• Ensures compliance with University's policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field and 2-5 years of work experience in telecommunications and data cabling systems design and engineering. Professional experience in a large, complex organization such as a Medical Center or academic environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from the Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills to implement data in internal applications (MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively with vendors and contractors in managing installation of inside and outside cable plant, and voice, data, and video station wiring and equipment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of all BISCI Standard Operating Procedures.
• Working knowledge of EIA/TIA, IEEE, and NEC standards, codes, and regulations as well as basic knowledge of City of Chicago construction industry standards.
• Analyze client needs and develop plans, RFQs, RFIs, and specifications that fulfill contractual requirements and client needs.

Skills

• Basic computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Project management skills.
• Experience in telecommunications and data cabling systems design and engineering.
• Strategic planning and decision-making experience.
• Experience in a large, complex organization such as a Medical Center or academic environment.
• Knowledge of BISCI Standard Operating Procedures.
• Understanding of EIA/TIA, IEEE, and NEC standards, codes, and regulations.
• Experience with telecommunications equipment room design, underground and building conduit/raceway systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical and HVAC systems.

Benefits

The University of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and paid time off. For more information, refer to the Benefits Guidebook.

Pay

$80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.

Schedule

37.5 hours per week.