Telecoms Design Engineer

Sweco; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweco is seeking a Telecoms Design Engineer focused on Mission Critical environments and data centre design. In this role, you'll lead telecoms projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the required standards. Candidates should have a strong background in telecoms systems design, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact and advance your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Inclusive and flexible working environment

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Telecoms infrastructure.
• Proven expertise in design of telecoms systems for data centres.
• Proficiency in various design software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead telecoms design projects from start to finish.
• Design technology systems for data centres including OSP and ISP.
• Collaborate with project teams and maintain documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)

PDF Editing Suite (e.g. Bluebeam Studio)

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workplace

Autodesk AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Do you have what it takes to transform society?

We are seeking a skilled Telecoms Design Engineer to join our team, focusing on Mission Critical environments with an emphasis on data centre design.

What does the role involve?

As a Telecoms Design Engineer, you'll lead large telecoms design projects from start to finish managing project timescales and deliveries as well as producing drawings, schematics and specifications to industry/client standards ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget.

You'll design technology systems including Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP), Active Network, Passive Network, Network Room Design, Containment, Wifi, ROIP, DAS and Audio/Visual.

Delivering coordinated designs and working with design team members is a key part of the role, you'll ensure all requirements by others are included and delivered to the required standards. You'll conduct project meetings, documenting key decisions and deviations, input into client fee proposals, track project budgets and invoicing schedules as well as maintain accurate timesheets and expense reports.

In addition you'll keep your knowledge up to date by attending client and industry events and contacting product manufacturers to discover the latest products within the field, and then sharing your technical knowledge with the team and supporting them.

What do you need to be successful in the role?

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Telecoms infrastructure, working with some of the largest businesses to ensure robust and reliable network systems design within data centres.

We are looking for someone with meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to complying with industry standards, local regulations, and best practices for telecoms infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be technically adept, an excellent communicator, and experienced in handling complex projects with high-performance expectations.

Proven expertise in the design of telecoms systems for data centres is essential. The ability to work collaboratively with architects, civil engineers and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of telecoms solutions is crucial. Additionally, you should have sharp problem-solving skills for fast troubleshooting and resolution of design issues to ensure the reliability of Mission Critical operations.

You'll also possess:

• A Bachelors degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Significant experience in Telecoms design including the disciplines mentioned above.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Construction Cloud platform (ACC), PDF Editing Suite e.g. Bluebeam Studio, Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workplace.
• Experience in Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit it preferred but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll experience an inclusive, friendly and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop. A meaningful job where you’ll help to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

Let’s transform society together at Sweco.com/careers