WSP USA Hiring For Telecom Designer at Milwaukee, WI, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

Keep the internet running and the world working! At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a part of WSP USA, that’s exactly what we do.

Simply, data centers are buildings that store information technology. These mission critical facilities must remain operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Your role is to design the building infrastructure—audio visual, security, and telecommunications systems and electrical/mechanical control integration, etc.—to make sure that happens.

Be a part of an engineering team where from day one, you will collaborate and add value to every project. Gain invaluable experience not only designing building systems, but through interaction with all internal mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and telecommunication engineers, external design partners like architects and structural engineers, and equipment vendors for the development of specifications. Then, travel and see your designs being built for some of the largest companies in the world.

Do you want to work on innovative, award-winning projects, travel and see your designs being built, and enjoy an office environment that’s consistently recognized as one of the area’s “Best Places to Work”? Then apply today to join our team!

kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Telecom Designer (Sr. Design Support Specialist) for our Milwaukee, WI office.

As a Telecom 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 infrastructur layout to support the Controls Network. The ideal candidate has familiarity with Building Information Modeling using Revit, has strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members.

Duties and 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 of 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
• Collaborate and coordinate with internal project discipline team members
• Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering teams & related practices
• Implement best practice procedures
• Integrate project requirements into mission critical facility designs
• Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and external meetings
• Lead Telecom design team on projects

Requirements:

• 9+ years of experience in designing low voltage systems for the high performing, commercial, industrial or mission critical/data center buildings
• High School diploma or technical degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit
• Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter
• Ability to travel to project sites
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Mission Critical/Data Center experience
• Experience with international projects
• RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

About WSP USA

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors. With nearly 9,500 people in 150 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com/usa

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a 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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA Inc., WSP USA Buildings Inc., and WSP USA Services Inc. (collectively “WSP USA”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.