Structured Cabling Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Documentation
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, architects, and engineers to document the structured cabling and telecommunications requirements.
• Develop comprehensive programmatic narratives and schematic designs for stakeholder review and approval.
• Produce detailed construction documentation, including:
• Plan sheets with symbols, conduits, cable trays, and riser diagrams.
• MDF/IDF room layouts and coordination of power and cooling requirements with MEP engineers.
• Functional and schematic diagrams, patch panel layouts, grounding specifications, and demarcation details.
• Project Coordination
• Conduct meetings with stakeholders to define scope and address project-specific challenges.
• Provide redline markups for incorporation by BIM teams and guide them in achieving design intent.
• Write detailed technical specifications, including equipment selection, installation procedures, and submittal requirements, following Construction Master Format standards.
• Collaborate with other low-voltage system designers at WJHW to ensure seamless integration.
• Construction Oversight and Administration
• Review change orders, product substitutions, and shop drawings, and respond to RFIs during construction.
• Evaluate contractor workmanship and design adherence through site visits, preparing detailed survey reports, and providing guidance where needed.
• Client and Stakeholder Engagement
• Present findings and recommendations to clients or management teams through written reports and oral presentations.
• Affiliate with the preparation of cost estimates and Opinions of Probable Cost to inform budget planning.
• Participate in subcontractor interviews to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.
• Continuous Development
• Stay up-to-date on BICSI standards, emerging technologies, and industry trends through personal research and professional development programs.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.