Telecomm Engineer

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Your impact

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Telecomm Engineer to work in a flexible role that includes engineering, design and specification of building technology and communication systems for high profile Science & Technology projects. Work will be performed under supervision of senior staff. EXP's Technology Design department specializes in the design and specification of structured cabling systems, audio/visual systems, security systems and other Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems.

Here's what you'll need

Under general supervision, competently perform all conventional aspects of Senior Telecomm Engineer and design

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and analytical skills are required. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in support of multiple projects is essential.
• Ability to work virtually and communicate efficiently across geographies with multiple project teams.
• Thorough knowledge of BICSI and AVIXA standards and other codes.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of the following

○ Structured Cabling Systems (Voice/ Data Cabling).

○ Audio/Visual Systems (Background Music/ Overhead Paging Systems, Conference/

○ Ballroom/ Boardroom A/V and control systems).

○ Security Systems (Surveillance Systems, Physical Access Control Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems).

○ Other Communication Technology Systems (Nurse Call, Distributed Antenna Systems, Real Time Location Service System, etc).

• Ability to attend client meeting with client stakeholders and architects to discuss project requirements, design concepts and system expectations.
• Understand proper scope of SD, DD, CD level documents – and deliver appropriate documentation.
• REVIT, AutoCAD, and Navisworks Design Software platform proficient.
• Edit and develop scope of work narratives (Basis of Design, etc.)
• Develop equipment room sizes during SD and DD phases.
• Prepare calculations of equipment electrical loads and cooling loads.
• Edit low voltage electrical specifications with limited input from senior staff.
• Edit specifications to reflect project requirements.
• Coordinate with vendors to determine specification requirements for application.
• Read and interpret related industry codes and standards (e.g. NEC, FGI), and incorporate into designs.
• Prepare floor plans showing low voltage device layouts, cable pathways, equipment, etc.
• Prepare system riser diagrams with limited input from senior staff.
• Select and schedule equipment with limited oversight from senior staff.
• Develop rack layout, raceway and cabling.
• Design of telecom systems for complex facilities.
• Coordinate with other discipline, technical sub-consultants, and BIM Staff.
• Design of communications system withing SCIF facilities.
• Ability to read and create telecom plan view drawings, one-line/rise diagrams, rack layout, raceway and cabling, and rack elevation drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret the following documents

○ BICSI TDMM

○ National Electrical Code (NEC)

○ Unifies Facilities Criteria (UFC)

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With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You'll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you'll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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