Telecommunications Designer (Osp) Jobs

Company Description

We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers, and technology professionals who share a common desire - to help our clients create liveable, sustainable, and advanced urban environments.

Arcadis has officially purchased IBI Group and with this transaction now complete, IBI will now be known as Arcadis IBI Group moving forward. Please refer to our website for more information.

Arcadis IBI Group is seeking a Telecommunications Designer to work from any one of our Western Canada offices. In this role, you will be participating in the design of different systems such as outside plant fibre broadband systems, communications and technology systems, and audio-visual systems.

We know the world has changed because of COVID-19 and will continue to have a flexible work from home schedule for our great professionals.

Most Of The Things You’ll Work On:

• Coordinate with internal and external project teams and other discipline project teams to obtain project information and to discuss specific design related problems
• Responsible for the design of outside plant fibre broadband systems, building communication and technology system, and audio-visual systems.
• Assist with proposal preparation to pursue new work.
• Responsible for preparing project deliverables such as technical specifications and memos, reports, cost estimates and design drawings.
• Perform occasional field surveys and inspection work.
• Responsible for mapping data points into GIS platform. Provide system level support as needed.
• Ensure on-time and quality deliverables.

You'll Need To Have:

• Able to attend site meetings and perform site surveys and inspections.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience in writing technical specification.
• Self-motivated.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in outside plant fibre design.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD would be an asset.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with REVIT or willing to learn.
• Knowledgeable with the design of building communication, technology and audio-visual system would be an asset.
• A certificate or post-secondary diploma in telecommunications, electrical or civil technologist is required as a minimum.
• Firm knowledge of telecommunications and electrical code related issues and construction practices.
• Outstanding teamwork, written and communication skills.
• Valid driver license.
• BICSI RCDD certificate or BICSI OSP certification would be an asset
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Knowledgeable in GIS environment would be an asset.

Qualifications

You'll Need To Have:

• A certificate or post-secondary diploma in telecommunications, electrical or civil technologist is required as a minimum.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to travel.
• Firm knowledge of telecommunications and electrical code related issues and construction practices.
• Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Valid driver license.
• Able to attend site meetings and perform site surveys and inspections.
• Experience in writing technical specification.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD would be an asset.
• BICSI RCDD certificate or BICSI OSP certification would be an asset
• Knowledgeable with the design of building communication, technology and audio-visual system would be an asset.
• Outstanding teamwork, written and communication skills.
• Knowledgeable in GIS environment would be an asset.
• Familiar with REVIT or willing to learn.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in outside plant fibre design.

Additional Information

Why you should work for Arcadis IBI Group :

Our employees will find a design environment where collaboration is at the core of the business. We proudly support our team members through continuing education, completion of licenses and certifications, memberships in professional societies, seminar and conference attendance.

• Coverage of Licensing Fees and Annual Dues to Professional Associations
• Professional Development & Self Directed Learning Resources
• Participation in Incentives Program
• Competitive Base Salary based on industry standards
• Robust Extended + Medical Benefits
• Remote Work Options or Hybrid WFH-Office Schedule depending on the needs of the business

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are proud to support the growth and equality of our people through initiatives like our Mentorship Program, Global Women’s Network. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, race, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of Arcadis IBI Group's selection process, candidates may be requested to consent to background checks relevant to the role under consideration for, prior to receiving a job offer. These could include: work references, education and credential confirmation, employment verification, identity check, credit report, criminal offence and driver’s license record.

We request applicants submit a RESUME highlighting relevant work experience; please limit PDF files to 10MB. For design related roles, we also require a portfolio to review.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.