Senior Telecom Designer

Description 

So what does a Senior Telecom Designer at Michael Baker International do?

Michael Baker International is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Telecom Designer to join our team. In this role, your responsibilities include design and documentation for a broad range of project types. Our current focus includes expanding our market share in Federal and Department of Defense projects, while also diversifying into Healthcare, Data Centers, Higher Education, and Industrial sectors. You will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with architects, interior designers, civil engineers, and building systems engineers. You must demonstrate organizational skills, an ability to work in a team environment, and an advanced understanding of construction documents and constructability.

Can you walk me through a typical day of a Senior Telecom Designer? 

• Lead in the design of Low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, components, and products for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes
• Lead engineers and designers with the directing of activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks including; creating plans, updating BIM and AutoCAD detail libraries and design tools, and coordinating drawing production in line with project requirements and in conjunction with other discipline
• Provides scopes of work, budgetary estimates, and design coordination with multiple engineering disciplines, and project architectural team
• Designs included Structured Cabling, Access Control, CCTV, voice and data systems, audiovisual systems, communications room layout, and building infrastructure for low voltage systems
• Design experience covers several verticals including, but not limited to, higher education, healthcare, government, and commercial
• Develops construction specifications and construction drawings; field inspections, and witnesses field acceptance testing; facilitates contractor coordination; and reviews contract close-out documentation

What can I expect for a career path, and where might this role take me?

• We are committed to the growth of our personnel and we support this with world-class learning and development, including internal training that leads to career advancement, structured mentoring, and support for professional development.
• As your knowledge and capabilities increase, you will be able to explore our management and technical career paths

Could I be the Senior Telecom Designer that Michael Baker International is looking for?

• Associate’s Degree in related field preferred
• 10-20 years of related experience which should include experience with the following systems: Data/Voice structured cabling systems, audiovisual presentation, and conferencing systems, wireless systems including Wi-Fi, public safety distribution systems, access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems
• RCDD or CTS-D Certification is required. If certification has not been obtained, be willing to put in time and work to obtain certification within 6 months
• Experience with Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel). Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) preferred
• Effective visual/verbal communication skills are essential. Candidates should possess a proficient understanding of inter-relationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting to support proposal-related projects and assignments

What would make me stand out as a candidate? 

• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Knowledge of Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD and Micro-Grid Design experience

Who is Michael Baker International? Why would I want to work there?

Michael Baker International provides engineering, planning, and consulting services for government, private, and commercial partners, assisting in planning, architectural design, environmental compliance, construction management, and program management. Our employees demonstrate a world-class ability to solve complex problems. As a company, We Make a Difference. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, generous Paid Time Off, and professional development.

Why do we do what we do; why is it important?

The significance of our work lies in our ability to directly impact the communities in which we live and serve. Our expertise and projects span a wide range, from creating healthier cities and neighborhoods to designing critical systems. As engineers, planners, architects, and designers, we shape the infrastructure that sustains and improves our world. In essence, the work we do every day truly matters, and We Make a Difference with each engagement.

COMPENSATION

The National salary range for this position is $100,942- $157,643. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate, and relative to salary ranges in the offering office. 

BENEFITS 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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