Lead Telecommunications Designer (Mission Critical/Data Center)

About the position kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Telecommunications Designer to work a hybrid schedule out of our Hamilton, NJ office. As a Telecommunications Designer with us, you will 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. 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 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 • 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 Requirements • 10+ 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. • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Nice-to-haves • Mission Critical/Data Center experience • Experience with international projects • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications Benefits • medical • dental • vision • disability • life • retirement savings Apply tot his job Apply To this Job