Lead Telecommunications Designer

Company Overview

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high‑performance, fast‑paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission‑critical environments across the globe. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building‑system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

This Opportunity

Telecommunications Designer

– hybrid schedule based out of any of our kW offices in Troy NY, New York, NY, Atlanta GA, Milwaukee WI, Tempe AZ or Herndon VA. You will design Outside Plant Pathways and other building systems including MMR / IDF layouts, cable‑tray layouts, wireless access‑point layouts, and structured cabling infrastructure to support the controls network.

Your Impact

Work independently to perform a variety of BIM / CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines.

Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D BIM models using Revit or equivalent BIM program.

Design low‑voltage systems for buildings, including telecommunications, audio‑visual, security, and electrical / mechanical control integrations.

Meet required schedules while producing quality work.

Perform QA / QC of design packages.

Support the team during design and construction stages of projects.

Research and recommend fundamental components identified in designs.

Develop equipment, conveyance, and device layouts, floor plan, and riser diagrams.

Prepare cable schedules and specifications.

Perform construction administration tasks.

Survey and evaluate existing conditions.

Work within multidisciplinary project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors, and building owners.

Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering and design teams & related practices.

Implement best‑practice procedures.

Integrate project requirements into mission‑critical facility designs.

Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client‑facing meetings.

Lead Telecom design team on projects.

Mentor and lead junior designers.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD and has experience in information and communications technology. Strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client, and construction team members are also necessary.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience designing low‑voltage systems for high‑performing commercial, industrial, or mission‑critical / data‑center buildings.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.

Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Attention to detail, highly organized, self‑starter.

Ability to travel to project sites.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

Mission‑critical / Data Center experience.

Experience with international projects.

RCDD and / or DCDC certifications.

Compensation And Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected salary : $95,000 – $170,000.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Additional Requirements

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency or other staffing service.

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