Lead Designer - Telecom

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Project Overview:

Bechtel's Manufacturing & Technology (M&T) is an exciting and growing business unit that serves customers in the semiconductor, electric vehicles and datacenter markets. M&T strives to exceed customer objectives through utilizing our agility, innovative technologies, and world class talent. M&T solves industry's toughest challenges, building both our company and the world for the future. Our team is building on Bechtel's legacy with a prospective AI Data Center located in Mid-West United States.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will plan, develop, and review telecommunication structured cabling systems design work, produce drawings and documentation, and prepare design estimates for a project. You will coordinate with clients, facilitate technical discussions, and review and approve drawings, calculations, and bid summaries. You will solve complex technical issues and ensure control systems designs comply with all regulations and standards. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts independent Telecommunications work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application and adaptation of Telecommunications engineering techniques, procedures and criteria on a medium size project or assignment in support of a global business unit​ 
• Leads the design, development, modification and evaluation of telecommunication system components (Voice/Data) and processes utilizing relevant Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs), design standards and guides, and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPs)​ 
• Develop and create coverage studies for cabling distance limitations including coordination with Architectural discipline and clients for optimum telecommunication space locations and sizes.
• Communicates complex technical issues and recommends solutions to all stakeholders​ 
• Develops conceptual designs for Telecommunications engineering projects or projects having specialized or unique requirements​ 
• Supports preparation of estimates, staffing needs and schedules​ 
• Interprets new or special regulations, codes, standards, criteria, and performance data​ 
• Coordinates with client representatives, as directed, to obtain their approval of Telecommunications aspects of the work​ 
• Conducts or leads special studies of new Telecommunications engineering methods, materials and techniques​ 
• Mentors Telecommunications engineering personnel by providing on-the-job training for their professional development​ 
• Provides input to and participates in special technical educational and training programs as directed 

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 10-13  years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• RCDD certification  or Professional Engineer license required
• Knowledge of systems, equipment, applications of design methods, materials, and computers for preparation of analyses and development of project design deliverables within the ICT-Telecommunication discipline. ICT-Telecommunication discipline may include security systems, surveillance systems, ERRCS/DAS, and PAGA
• Knowledge and understanding of technical and cost issues related to selection of design features within the ICT-Telecommunication discipline.
• Knowledge of developing ICT-Telecommunications designs including specifications, details, one-lines, schedules, riser diagrams, Bill of Materials, space plans, pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure, fill calculations.
• Knowledge of TIA standards, BICSI publications, and NFPA codes.
• Knowledge in use of industry standard software (CAD, REVIT, Navisworks, REVU (BlueBeam), Microsoft Suites) is desirable.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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