Telecommunications Designer

About the role

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently seeking a Telecommunications Designer to join our team. The role can be based in any of our kW offices located in Troy NY, New York, NY, Atlanta GA, Milwaukee WI, Tempe AZ, or Herndon VA.

Responsibilities

• Design Outside Plant Pathways and other building systems including MMR/IDF layouts, Cable Tray layouts, Wireless Access Point layouts, and structured Cabling infrastructure layout to support the Controls Network
• 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
• 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 administrations 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
• Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client facing meetings
• Mentor and lead junior designers

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 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

Qualifications

• Highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with information and communications technology

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Compensation range: $96,800 - $135,000

Pay

Expected Salary: $96,800 - $135,000

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• Retail Savings

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

About WSP

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is dedicated to serving local communities through engineering and professional services. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with its clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.