Structured Cable Design Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
The Network Facilities Project Engineer will play a leading role in designing and overseeing the implementation of IDFs, MDFs, racks, conduit & cabling infrastructure for sites worldwide. Projects include new site builds, expansions, remodels, closures, and upgrades.
Major Accountabilities
Develop and advocate for technical standards, design guides and other references in order to drive standardized network infrastructure globally. Work with variety of stakeholders including Real Estate/Facilities, Manufacturing/Distribution technologists, and IT peers to gather requirements, scope new projects, and develop the network infrastructure plans for each project. Directly manage US network facilities projects; provide consultation / guidance for international projects. Prepare project proposals including associated drawings, milestones, and project budgets. Physically walk the sites in New England area to gain a thorough understanding of the MDFs, IDFs and cable runs; and handle remote projects either directly via occasional travel or through local 3rd party or resources. Represent the wider Network team as needed in project meetings. Coordinate and manage the implementation and commissioning activities of vendors, junior techs, and other stakeholders. Ensure quality of product and installation. Produce simple & concise documentation around project budgets, Implementation Plans, technical drawings, project management artifacts, and operational handoffs as necessary. Develop detailed bill of materials to procure goods & services for projects. Provide light Project Management support for activities around new facilities, adds, removes and changes. Maintain an inventory of current network facilities builds. Read CAD drawings, mark up the cabling paths and drops. Maintain the lifecycle currency of network facilities infrastructure. Provide occasional Tier 3 support, which involves troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and integration activities upon escalation. “Home Location” will be either Boston or Lawrence, MA. Must be willing and able to drive/travel to locations in MA, NH or Maine regularly. Potential travel (3/year) to sites in other US states.
Skills
Project management, Structured cabling, Cabling design, Rack and stack
Top Skills Details
Project management, Structured cabling, Cabling design, Rack and stack
Additional Skills & Qualifications
One or more industry certifications related to structured cabling (e.g., BICSI or other) or demonstrable experience following the standards. Knowledge / proficiency with associated ANSI/TIA-568, ISO/IEC 11801, TIA standards. Experience working in large enterprise environments. General knowledge of network and audio-visual technology and architecture. Ability to read and interpret basic CAD or other facilities drawings. Ability to multitask and handle multiple projects at one time. Strong written & verbal communication skills. Ability to remotely manage local resources to accomplish project objectives. Highly organized. Solutions-oriented. Customer-service oriented. Strong requirements gathering skills. Strong documentation skills; basic proficiency in Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Visio, SharePoint).
Preferred Skills & Experiences (“extra Credit”)
International experience, working with EMEA and APAC standards, vendors and peers. Experience building network facilities in Manufacturing, Distribution environments, and/or retail environments.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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