Senior Telecommunications (ICT) Designer

Location: Oklahoma City, OK I Tempe, AZ I Kansas City, MO

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Spur is seeking a dedicated and experienced full-time Senior ICT (Telecommunications) Designer to enhance our dynamic team. This individual will play a key role in planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive telecommunications solutions for our projects. We are looking for an organized self-starter with meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative mindset to contribute to the success of our Telecommunications Team.

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

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• Responsible for production and review of technical ICT (Telecommunications) systems including, but not limited to, Structured cabling, Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP), Telephony, Electronic Security Systems (Access Control, Video Surveillance), Nurse Call, and Audio-Visual as senior engineer/designer. 

• Lead the creation of construction documents (floor plans, enlarged plans, elevations, details, riser diagrams, etc.) to facilitate the design of backbone distribution, cable pathways, and telecom spaces for healthcare, commercial, and federal projects.

• Traveling for site visits, professional collaborations, and satellite office visits.

• Proficiency with the latest Revit software for BIM modeling.

• Proficient in creating a detailed design of new structured cabling systems or integrating and modifying a design into an existing environment.

• Solitarily able to perform site condition surveys.

• Manage to prioritize project work proactively and provide program management within a multi-disciplinary project team.

• Routinely support multiple design team projects by delivering results, managing your time, and meeting varying deadlines.

• Recognize and communicate scope and design changes promptly.

• Produce quality work using technology and methodologies that create innovative approaches to building design.

• Lead and provide guidance to junior telecommunication designers or draftspersons.

• Work with the Telecommunications Director and design team to contribute toward improving Spur Design’s methods and processes.

• Coordinate work activities with project teams and discipline director.

• Work as part of an MEP design team to provide ICT (Telecommunications) engineering and design support on a variety of building projects:

  • Design systems such as: Structured Cabling, Telephony, Inside Plant (ISP) and Outside Plant (OSP), Nurse Audio-Visual, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and Video-Surveillance systems for building related construction projects.

  • Preparation of ICT (Telecommunications) construction documentation including drawings.

  • Proficiency in applying requirements of ICT (Telecommunications) Standards, and Codes.

  • Able to assess most ICT (Telecommunications) building systems, types, and utilities.

  • REVIT and Auto-CAD Modelling of designs.

  • Able to select equipment on complex projects and with little direction of more senior staff.

  • Prepare project documents under direction of more senior staff.

  • Coordinate project information and designs with architects and other engineering disciplines.

  • Performs field work as directed by senior staff.

• Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexities as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

• Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.

• Solitary client interaction.

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QUALIFICATIONS

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• At least 8 Years of Telecommunications/Low-Voltage Design experience.

• Drafting knowledge and experience with AutoCAD and REVIT.

• BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Services International) member a plus

  • RCDD designation (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) or a plan to obtain it.

• AVIXA (Audio Visual and Integrated Experience Association) member a plus

  • Previous AVIXA - CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) study and coursework a plus

• ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) member a plus

• Ability to balance deadlines, responsiveness to project changes, and maintain high-quality work.

• Willingness to learn and grow in the position and job field.

• Willingness to assist in mentoring junior staff.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail.

• Proficiency with software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Bluebeam, etc.

• Previous related experience in the field.

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BENEFITS

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Benefits offered with the full-time position include 27 total days of paid time off, sick time off, holiday time off; Healthcare, STD, LTD and Life Insurance plans; reimbursement for professional exams and continuing education; and retirement contributions as follows:

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• 15-25 days of accrued personal time off (PTO) based on years in profession

• Paid Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day

• Spur Design Inception Day (observed the Friday before Memorial Day)

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday

• Christmas Day and the weekdays between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Short-term Disability (STD) and Long-term Disability (LTD) are provided at no charge and include compensation of up to 60% of annual base salary.

• Life insurance in the amount of up to $100,000 or 2x annual base salary (whichever is less) is provided at no charge.

• Health Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums

• Dental Insurance, employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums

• Vision Insurance. employer covers 100% of employee premiums and 50% of family premiums

• Retirement benefits include matching 401k contributions of 1-for-1 matching up to 3% and 1-for-2 matching up to 5%, with a maximum match of 4% for a 5% employee contribution. This plan is a “safe harbor” eligible plan and, subsequently, no vesting period is required past initial eligibility requirements.

• Spur Design also offers reimbursement of training and professional organization dues or fees with prior approval by ownership.

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