ICT Telecommunications Designer - Mid-Level

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spur Design is seeking an experienced ICT (Telecommunications) Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 3-10 years of experience in design, with a focus on ICT systems, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. Join Spur Design to help shape innovative solutions while advancing your career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Provide ICT (Telecommunications) Engineering design and documentation on projects within Spur Design offices including site investigations, contract documentation, and the occasional construction administration.
• Develop detailed ICT (Telecommunications) Design drawings and specifications from the schematic stage to complete construction documents utilizing Revit MEP or other modeling software.
• Perform ICT (Telecommunications) Engineering tasks including, but not limited to, production of contract documents, specifications, design narratives, and submission packaging.
• Be able to understand and apply codes, design guidelines, engineering judgement, company standards, and industry best practices related to personal growth, development, and providing outstanding service to Spur's clients.
• Manage prioritizing project work pro-actively and provide program management within a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Take responsibility for time management of assigned jobs. Keep an accurate daily record of the time spent on each assigned job.
• Maintain and update office systems including Revit (BIM) libraries, filing systems, and project management tools.
• Travel for, but not limited to, site visits, professional collaborations, and satellite office visits.
• Work with the ICT (Telecommunications) Director and ICT (Telecommunications) design team to contribute toward the improvement of Spur Design's methods and processes.
• Attend office meetings and report on a regular basis regarding the progress of individual projects.
• Support requests for assistance related to marketing, project interviews, level of effort estimates, and project proposals.
• Strives to ask questions, learn next steps, and for continued growth and knowledge in the field.
• At all times be a good steward for Spur both inside and outside the office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of an MEP design team to provide ICT (Telecommunications) engineering and design support on a variety of building projects:
• Can recognize and assess most ICT (Telecommunications) building systems, types, and utilities.
• Under the tutelage of Senior staff, design systems such as: Structured Cabling, Telephony, Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP), Nurse Call, Audio-Visual, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and Video-Surveillance systems for building related construction projects.
• Perform QAQC of production work conducted by more junior level staff.
• Preparation of ICT (Telecommunications) construction documentation including drawings, design narratives, and specifications under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Knowledge of codes and standards such as ANSI-TIA, BICSI, Unified Facilities Citeria, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, NFPA 72 Fire Alarm Code, and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, as well as construction drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with REVIT and Auto-CAD modelling design.
• Perform and/or review REVIT and Auto-CAD modelling designs.
• Works on multiple small to large sized projects with tutelage from Senior Staff. Applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to affectively communicate with the clients and design teams under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Able to select and size most equipment.
• Performs submittal reviews under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Answer RFIs and CA related questions under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Conduct ASI documentation and design as needed under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Specification editing under the tutelage of Senior Staff.
• Coordinate project information and designs with architects and other engineering disciplines.
• Performs occasional field work or direct junior staff.
• Performs project site investigations regularly.
• Conducts interpretations of drawings, standards, codes, and other similar materials.
• Completes engineering duties on projects of various complexities as assigned by the senior engineering staff.
• Collect data and gather information to support design decisions.
• Occasional solitary client interaction.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 - 10 yrs Design Experience in the construction industry or related field
• 3-5 yrs ICT Specific Design Experience
• High-School Diploma required.
• Degree in a related field, actual field experience with direct correlation, or training through a vo- tech program is preferred.
• BICSI Member
• Have the knowledge, understanding, and ability to navigate construction specifications and documents.
• Have the ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Have the knowledge of ICT (Telecommunications) building systems and guidelines.
• Have the knowledge of the Owner-Architect Agreement, Owner-Contractor Agreement, and Architect- Consultant Agreements
• Able to balance project deadlines and be responsiveness to project changes
• High level of organizational skills and ability to follow-through
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with various software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Bluebeam, etc.

BENEFITS

Benefits offered with the full-time position include 27 total days of paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as follows:

• 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession
• Paid Holidays including:
• New Year's Day
• Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday
• Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.
• Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,000 or 2x annual base salary (whichever is less) is provided at no charge.
• Health Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Dental Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Vision Insurance. employer covers 100% of employee and family premiums
• Retirement benefits include matching 401k contributions of 1-for-1 matching up to 3% and 1-for-2 matching up to 5%, with a maximum match of 4% for a 5% employee contribution. This plan is a 'safe harbor' eligible plan and, subsequently, no vesting period is required past initial eligibility require.