Telecom Design Engineer

Arup; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k) with company match

Flexible working

Job summary

Arup, a global design and engineering firm, is seeking a Telecom Design Engineer in the Austin area to work on ITC, low-voltage systems and data-center infrastructure for diverse building types. You will design structured cabling, networks, DAS, security systems, and IoT installations while coordinating with electrical, mechanical, structural, and fire/life-safety teams.

The role emphasizes detailed design, systems integration, and collaboration with clients and vendors to deliver resilient data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in engineering or architectural industry.
• Minimum 1 year designing ICT systems, focusing on data centers or mission-critical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design of systems including structured cabling, wired and wireless networks, telephony, electronic security systems, controls and general applications of technology to the built environment.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, structural, and fire/life safety teams and project managers to deliver integrated, scalable data center designs.
• Project delivery of detailed design drawings, systems integration, and specification development.
• Construction phase services such as site visits, submittal review, and RFIs.
• Coordinate with clients and the broader team to maintain relationships with vendors and external partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Client facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Los Angeles, San Diego, Dallas, Houston, and Austin offices are currently seeking a Telecom Design Engineer to work as part of a multidisciplinary team engaged in the design and delivery of Information Technology and Communication (ITC), low-voltage systems and infrastructure for Data Centers and a wide variety of building types, including healthcare, arts and culture, aviation, education, retail, and science/technology.

The opportunity

• Design of systems including structured cabling, wired and wireless networks, telephony, electronic security systems, controls and general applications of technology to the built environment.

• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, structural, and fire/life safety teams—as well as project managers to deliver fully integrated, resilient, and scalable data center designs.

• Project delivery of detailed design drawings, systems integration, and specification development.

• Participate in local and national mission-critical or data center professional associations to stay current with industry trends.

• Construction phase services such as site visits, submittal review, and RFIs.

• Coordinating with clients and the broader team

• Maintain quality relationships with vendors and external partners

• Design active networks, RF modeling software, DAS, building automation systems, electronic security systems and IoT.

• Designing outside plant, campus infrastructure, and wide area network coordination.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related majors.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering or architectural industry demonstrating proficiency in 3D BIM software – Revit and Microsoft Office.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the consulting and technology design industries including detailed structured cabling system design.

• Minimum 1 year of professional experience designing ICT systems, with a focus on data center or mission-critical facilities.

• Experience in the application of BICSI, TIA, and NEC.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for team building and client facing roles Preferred:

• Experience with active network design, RF modeling software, DAS, building automation systems, electronic security systems and IoT.

• Experience designing outside plant, campus infrastructure, and wide area network coordination.

What we offer you

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Los Angeles is $87,900 to $103,400 per year/hour/month. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Los Angeles will differ.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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