Black & Veatch

Federal Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Black & Veatch  •  Overland Park, KS (Hybrid)  •  29 days ago
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Job Description

Why Black and Veatch

Recognized by Glassdoor as a 2023 Top 100 place to work, Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. 

At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives

The Opportunity

Lead communication designs and coordinate with other disciplines

Create conceptual and detailed systems designs, including producing design drawings, specifications and design analysis deliverables

Coordinate with a BIM/CAD team for drawing production

Perform quality control duties and independent technical reviews 

Manage assigned budgets, scopes and schedules 

Mentoring and providing guidance/instruction to less experienced staff members

Other potential duties: 

May perform fieldwork and write assessment reports 

May assist with creation of design guides and templates 

May provide support to business development or pursuit activitie

Preferred Qualifications

As part of this role, you will be assigned to projects supporting U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Due to the nature of the work, candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.  The following are preferred qualifications:

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, BICSI industry standards, codes and best practices related to the design of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), low voltage, and telecommunications systems 

Strong knowledge of structured cabling systems from a safety and constructability perspective 

Strong knowledge of inside plant (ISP) cabling infrastructure to include telecommunications spaces and pathways, copper, and optical fiber cabling and connectivity

Experience in outside plant (OSP) design of copper and fiber optic communication systems

Experience in audio-visual (AV) system design

4+ years of experience designing applicable telecommunication systems

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

  • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification (required)

  • Certified Technology Specialist-Design (CTS-D) certification (preferred)

Salary Plan


ENS: Eng & Technical Specialties

Job Grade


016

Black & Veatch

About Black & Veatch

Black & Veatch is an employee-owned, global leader in building critical human infrastructure in Energy, Water, Digital Connectivity and Government Services. Since 1915, we have helped our clients improve business operations and the lives of people in over 100 countries through consulting, engineering, construction, operations and program management. Our purpose is building a world of difference and our vision is to be THE leader in sustainable infrastructure.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Overland Park, KS
Year Founded
1915
Website
bv.com
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