Facilities Infrastructure Engineer: Cabling & Networks

The University Of Chicago; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago ITS Department is seeking an engineer to design and document campus and Medical Center wiring systems, including copper and fiber, in-building and outside. You will assist in enforcing policies, prepare bids, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers and clients on installation schedules.

Responsibilities include bid conferences, evaluating bids, managing project drawings and budgets, and ensuring compliance with local codes and university standards while

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: 2–5 years in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: none specified.

Responsibilities

• Develop bid specifications for contractor bid conferences and manage the bid process end-to-end.
• Evaluate bid responses, write scopes of work, and manage project budgets and invoices.
• Coordinate installation from award through final acceptance and punch list; read blueprints and schematics.

Skills

Telecommunications design

Data cabling systems

Project management

Vendor coordination

Reading blueprints

BICSI accreditation

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Office: Excel

MS Office: Word

MS Office: Outlook

Job description

The University of Chicago ITS Department is seeking an engineer to design and document campus and Medical Center wiring systems, including copper and fiber, in-building and outside. You will assist in enforcing policies, prepare bids, read blueprints, and coordinate with project managers and clients on installation schedules.

Responsibilities include bid conferences, evaluating bids, managing project drawings and budgets, and ensuring compliance with local codes and university standards while