Communications Engineer 2 - DC Metro Region

Note to applicants:

​This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum requirements for experience with Telecommunication Structured Cabling (OSP&ISP) and Low Voltage System (Public Address Systems, Cable/Satelite Television, and Distributed Antenna Systems); Not Network Engineering. 

The Telecommunications Engineer 2 position involves the design, coordination, and specifying of telecommunication distribution systems and infrastructure for medium to large projects. The designer coordinates and designs pathways and cabling for inside and outside plant infrastructure, produces floor plans that illustrate communication outlet locations, enlarged plans of telecommunication spaces, and provides labeling plans and run lists to support the design. The designer creates project specifications for construction, materials, and testing of components. The designer will oversee the project throughout the entire project lifecycle, assisting with construction issues, scheduling and budget. The successful candidate will have an opportunity for experience in active systems to include public address, distributed antenna systems, and nurse call. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Producing detailed design drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project criteria.
2. Producing detailed shop drawings in AutoCAD or REVIT based on project criteria.
3. Coordinating communication outlet types, configurations, and locations.
4. Producing detailed floor plan and enlarged telecommunication space designs. 
5. Coordinate infrastructure needs with other systems:  CCTV, Access Control, A/V, Fire Alarm, WLAN, Building Automation, etc.
6. Coordinating and producing detailed pathway designs to support inside and outside plant cabling infrastructure to include fill calculations.
7. Producing and managing cabling run lists.
8. Creating and editing project specifications based on project criteria.
9. Producing test plans.
10. Producing and reviewing project submittals.
11. Producing and responding to Requests for Information (RFI)
12. Assisting capture teams with take offs and proposal development.
13. Develop compliance matrices and other project support documentation.
14. Create and maintain drawing, specification, studies, and various design logs.
15. Assisting project teams with producing project deliverables.
16. Be actively engaged with the project quality control process and produce reports based on observations made on site visits.
17. Provide or assist in the design of active systems to include:  nurse call systems, public address systems, distributed antenna systems, and emergency phones.
18. Produce plans and test procedures for Pre-Installation and Check Out (PITCO) activities.
19. Develop an in depth knowledge of and utilize relevant sections of NFPA codes, TIA Standards, BICSI publications, or other relevant criteria.​

Experience

1. Minimum 2-4 year’s experience in the telecommunications structured cabling industry to include inside and outside plant pathways, cabling, components, testing, and design. And a Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering field.
2. Detailed, motivated, self-starter; must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
3. Must be willing to expand knowledge base to new systems and technologies as project demand dictates.
4. Must poses and demonstrate basic understanding of TIA standards and NFPA Codes. 

Desired Training

1. CompTIA Network
2. Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) or Professional Engineer (PE)
3. Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
4. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
5. Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
6. BICSI RCDD

Other

1. Experience working with Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) or Building Information Management (BIM) systems such as REVIT.
2. Working knowledge of active communication systems such as Public Address, Nurse Call, Distributed Antenna Systems, WLAN, Emergency Phones.
3. Manufacturer certifications a plus.
4. Prior field installation and testing experience a plus.​​

Abilities

1. Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
2. Sitting for extended periods of time.
3. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
4. Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
5. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
6. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
7. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
8. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
9. Identify and understand the speech of another person.

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