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Communications lead engineering

2 days ago by WSP
  • Salary negotiable
  • Troy, NY, US
  • Full-time
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Telecom Lead Designer role within kW Mission Critical Engineering (a WSP company), leading telecommunications system design for mission-critical/data center and other high-performance building projects from early design through construction closeout. You’ll act as the technical/design authority, producing coordinated BIM/CAD deliverables and supporting construction administration across local, national, and international projects. Standout perk: comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision, disability/life, retirement savings) and exposure to innovative, large-scale projects with site travel.

Key skills
Telecommunications/low-voltage system design (mission critical/data centers)Revit (BIM) for 3D modelingAutoCAD (2D drafting)Structured cabling infrastructure designTelecom spaces design (MMR/IDF) and pathways/cable trayDivision 27 specifications and design narrativesQA/QC of telecom design packagesConstruction administration (submittals, RFIs, field coordination)Multidiscipline coordination (Electrical, AV, Security, Controls, MEP)
Salary not listed — comparable Telecom Lead Designer roles in the Troy, NY / US mission-critical consulting market typically pay about $100k–$140k base, depending on experience and project scope.
You'll thrive here if you’re a quality-driven telecom/low-voltage designer who can lead technical decisions, coordinate across disciplines, and support projects through construction for mission-critical facilities.
Why apply
  • Innovative, award-winning large-scale projects
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
  • Site travel to see designs built
Great projects. 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. office settings. 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 We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently great places designing great projects.

Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team and be us to build communities and expand our skylines. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Telecom Lead Designer to support mission critical and highperformance building projects. design authority for telecommunications systems, supporting projects from early design through construction closeout.

Our staff work on highquality, highprofile, local, national, and international projects. You will actively participate in the complete project lifecycle, collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver reliable, scalable, and constructible telecommunications infrastructure.

Telecom Design & Technical Leadership

* Serve as the design authority for telecommunications systems on assigned projects, owning technical decisions, design intent, and final deliverables.

* Independently perform and lead BIM and CAD design assignments supporting the Telecommunications discipline.

* Design telecommunications systems including structured cabling infrastructure, telecom spaces (MMR, IDF), pathways, cable tray, wireless Integrate telecommunications systems with other building systems including Electrical, AV, Security, Controls, and MEP disciplines.

* Develop and maintain Division 27 specifications, design narratives, and Define system architectures, routing strategies, redundancy concepts, and BIM, Documentation & Quality

* Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using Revit or equivalent BIM platforms.

* Develop coordinated floor plans, riser diagrams, room layouts, equipment Prepare cable schedules, pathway documentation, and technical Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of telecommunications design packages, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and Implement and apply discipline best practices, internal standards, and BIM Meet required schedules while maintaining a high level of design quality and Project Delivery & Construction Support

* Support projects through all phases of design and construction, including Review contractor submittals, respond to RFIs, and resolve field coordination issues related to telecommunications systems.

* Survey and evaluate existing conditions to support retrofit, expansion, and brownfield projects.

* Participate in site walks and coordination meetings to verify constructability and field alignment with design intent.

Lead telecommunications design efforts on assigned projects, coordinating Collaborate within multidiscipline project teams to deliver coordinated drawing and specification packages for architects, contractors, and building Attend and represent the Telecommunications discipline in internal Mission Critical Engineering design teams and how telecommunications You are an experienced telecommunications designer with strong technical depth, a high standard for quality, and the ability to lead design efforts within a understand how telecommunications systems support the operational and resiliency requirements of mission critical facilities.

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

* Ability to travel to project sites

* WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Mission critical / data center project experience.

* Experience with international or multiregion projects.

* Handson construction administration and field experience.

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

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engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded 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.

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