Senior ICT Designer – Mission Critical

Stantec; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior ICT Designer for the Mission Critical Facilities market in New York, to lead design efforts and coordinate with the Project Manager. The role requires extensive ICT design knowledge, data center experience, and ability to guide the design team through complex requirements.

Remote work may be possible up to two days per week; typical office environment with CAD/Revit/Bluebeam proficiency and strong coordination skills across vendors and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with ICT design within Mission Critical Facilities is required.
• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8+ years related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops systems designs within own discipline 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.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Performs duties to assist or act as the project manager and delegates tasks within project timeline and budget.
• Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work for timely execution.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks that may impact scope/schedule/budget.
• Develops understanding of Stantec’s accounting and project management systems.

Skills

ICT design principles

Outside plant pathway design

TIA/BICSI standards

Data Center Facilities

Structured Cabling Systems

Technical documents reading

CAD/Bluebeam/Revit

Client coordination

Delegation/leadership

Time management

Education

Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience

8+ years industry experience

Tools

CAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Senior Information and Communications Technology Designer in the Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) market leads the design effort and works in conjunction with the Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs high level technical design. Delegates work and manage outcomes on basic tasks to design team. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance to Project Manager on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develops systems designs within own discipline 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 knowledge of ICT design principles for backbone, horizontal cabling, and has high-level knowledge of practices and principles of other disciplines as they relate to ICT design.
• Understands customer owned outside plant pathway design.
• Possesses knowledge of Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) standards and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) best practices.
• Has extensive background experience and knowledge of Data Center Facilities, with experience in hyperscale data centers.
• Possesses knowledge of nomenclature, design techniques, materials, details, system components, construction techniques, related Structured Cabling Systems, and building codes.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD. Bluebeam, and Revit).
• Communicator who effectively conveys scope and coordination items to clients, vendors, and co-workers.
• Ability to provide clear and concise direction, delegates tasks, and takes ownership of work performed by others.
• 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

• Experience with ICT design within Mission Critical Facilities is required.
• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 8+ years related industry experience.

This role typically involves working in an office environment, using computers, and remaining sedentary for extended periods. Depending on the assignment, remote work may be an option for up to two days per week.

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.

Pay Range

• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$127,400.00 - $191,100.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | NY | New York

Other Locations: United States | MA | Boston

Organization: 2808 Buildings-US Northeast BSS-New York NY

Employee Status: Regular

Business Justification: New Position

Travel: No

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.