In-Building Wireless (DAS) Designer

Stantec; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision coverage

Ten paid holidays

Vacation accrual 10–20 days/yr

Paid sick leave

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an In-Building Wireless Designer to perform basic technical duties within the Buildings team in San Francisco. You will work closely with the Project Manager and discipline leaders to identify project requirements, develop iBwave models for CDAS and ERCES, and coordinate production within the workgroup.

The role requires an accredited engineering degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years of related experience, with proficiency in iBwave, CAD, Bluebeam, and Revit.

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years related industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops iBwave models for CDAS and ERCES with minimal supervision.
• Performs site surveys, progress inspections, and punch lists per timelines.
• Prepares deliverables per client scope and proposal.
• Follows QA/QC processes and reviews deliverables.
• Engages in professional development through meetings, conferences, or article writing.
• Meets utilization targets and adheres to project budget.
• Assists as project manager by planning tasks within timeline and budget.
• Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews work.
• Identifies roadblocks and competing priorities affecting scope, schedule, budget.
• Develops understanding of Stantec's accounting and project management systems.

Skills

RF design principles

Read & interpret technical documents

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

iBwave

CAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The In-Building Wireless Designer performs basic technical duties, working closely with the Project Manager or other discipline leaders. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance to Senior Consultant or Project Manager on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops iBwave models for Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (CDAS) and Emergency Responder Communications Enhancement Systems (ERCES) with minimal supervision.
• Performs site visits for surveys, progress inspections, and final punch lists as required by project timelines.
• Prepares project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
• Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting to QA/QC reviewer.
• Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Performs duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows: - Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work as necessary to ensure timely execution of project within budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develops understanding of Stantec’s accounting and project management systems.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Possesses RF design principles including best practices for minimizing noise and interference, system testing, and monitoring.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. iBwave, CAD. Bluebeam, and Revit).
• Possesses knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, related In-Building Wireless Systems, and building codes.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years related industry experience preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$103,100.00 - $154,700.00 Annually

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$113,400.00 - $170,200.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Other Locations: United States | CA | San Francisco
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.