Sr. Communication Designer

Gannett Fleming, Inc.  is currently seeking a Sr. Communication Designer to join our Systems Engineering Group in our Camp Hill, PA office. If you are looking for new and challenging ways to expand your range of experience in an exciting field of engineering practice, consider joining our world class team. 

Basic function and scope of responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs communications studies and preliminary designs for a wide variety of project types including water, wastewater treatment, manufacturing, commercial, federal, transportation and utility clients. Performs assignments of limited scope which require the application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related design engineering tasks.  Assignments may involve some unusual or difficult problems requiring job knowledge and abilities beyond entry level.

Principal Responsibilities and essential functions

• Prepares plan details and outlines, cost estimates, studies and reports and performs electrical calculations in support of broader engineering activities involving the design of equipment, components, structures, or systems.
• Gathers and records information for the preparation of technical specifications
• Evaluates vendor submissions to assure compliance with specifications.
• Prepares first draft of technical reports or sections of larger reports.
• Reviews design drawings within defined limits.
• Performs investigations & measurements and collects field data.
• May Perform some 3-D modeling
• Coordinates design and reviews specifications with other groups within Gannett Fleming to complete projects

Education and Licensing requirements

• BS in Engineering, Computer Science, or another technical degree
• BICSI Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) Certification preferred

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or experience 

• 5+ years of applicable experience
• 3+ years of experience in various communications systems including CCTV, Fiber Infrastructure, networking, telephone systems, Wi-Fi, Access Control, public address systems, public information displays, Class 2 wiring requirements, IP WAN, LAN and WLAN, fiber optic systems
• Data Center experience preferred
• Working knowledge of SCADA systems preferred
• Industrial Network experience that supports SCADA applications in Water, Wastewater, Rail, Transportation, Dams, Power, and local and state governments
• Have experience in the writing of reports, reviews, spreadsheets, proposals, cost estimates and contract documents
• Adept at interfacing with Communications Common Carriers, including the defining of, and establishment of contract parameters such as, Service Level Agreements, bandwidth requirements and the selection of communications protocols and their related interfaces
• Specialized experience in network design, budget link analysis, wireless and RF studies, horizontal and vertical cabling.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of advanced (3D) design software and advanced computational software applications
• Experience with supervision of staff
• Experience with managing projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to lead client presentations
• Proficiency with AutoCAD , Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Revit
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Good oral and written communications skills

Additional Notes

Other duties may be assigned as necessary. General office work environment.  May be required to work in confined spaces.  Travel to work sites for an extended periods of time may be required. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.  Must be able to independently travel and be physically present in the office or at a client site.

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred 401 (K) savings plan, and the opportunity to incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA 
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $110,000
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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