Project Designer, Information and Communications Technology
Van Nuys, CA

Job Description

The buildings that make up the landscape of our daily lives seem like permanent fixtures, fastened to a time and place. But what if that didn't have to be true? What if our built environment - where we live, learn, play, and conduct business - carried us forward instead?

Our Buildings practice keeps people at its heart, recognizing that our shared journey forward is shaped by the meaningful and responsive places we design. From iconic designs to monumental groundbreakings, join us to bring transformational building solutions to life. Every day we apply our expertise, creativity, and passion to propel communities into the future-join us!

Your Opportunity

The Project Designer, ICT Consulting draws on strong buildings engineering skills and industry experience to consistently produce key project deliverables that meet project requirements and project manager and client expectations. Work consists of the design of network, wireless, access control, CCTV, CATV, nurse call and audiovisual systems and the use of digital practice technology such as AutoCAD and Revit.

Your Key Responsibilities

* With limited direction from a project manager, designs technology systems for the built environment, including pathway drawings, low voltage device and telecommunications outlet plan drawings, systems single line drawings and technical specifications. Technology systems include but are not limited to:


* Structured Cable Systems


* Electronic Security Systems


* Nurse Call Systems


* Paging Systems


* CATV systems


* Wireless Systems


* Data Network Systems


* Telephony Systems


* Applies strong technical skills and knowledge to produce accurate and timely deliverables.


* Develops and prepares design documentation in written and computer-aided design formats.


* Shares knowledge with more junior designers by serving as a trainer and resource.


* Collaborates with project managers and other team members as part of a coordinated design team.


* Effectively delegates work to production support staff.


* Develops efficient and accurate solutions to design problems.


* Researches, prepares, and presents coordinated design options.


* Reviews drawings and researches code issues to comply with city, state, and county regulations.


* Often interacts with key clients and project stakeholders.


* Communicates with manufacturers and contractors to address challenges and develop practical designs.


* Provides input on the creation and editing of technical specifications.


* Provides contract documents that meet required codes and quality assurance standards.


* Resolves design conflicts and questions and provides recommendations to address issues and add value.



Your Capabilities and Credentials

* Knowledge of network, wireless, access control, CCTV, CATV, nurse call and audiovisual design considerations.


* Ability to prepare and review detailed design drawings with minimal supervision.


* Ability to integrate design elements with architectural, civil, structural, electrical, mechanical and other disciplines to deliver a coordinated design.


* Strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards including TIA/EIA and BICSI best practices.


* Ability to apply logic, reasoning, and organizational skills to structure concepts and ideas into deliverables.


* Ability to demonstrate a credible and trustworthy presence through professionalism and demeanor.


* Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to prepare and present accurate, professionally written reports and recommendations.


* Preferred:


* Professional experience in ICT design for the healthcare, higher education, military and/or life science environments.


* Professional experience in the design professional contract document development and administration process.


* Familiarity with various construction delivery processes.


* Familiarity with and ability to apply sustainable design principles within projects.


* BICSI credentials, including RCDD, OSP, and/or DCDC.


* Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software; in particular, AutoCAD MEP and Revit MEP.


* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.



Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.) and 2-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. ICT Design Fundamentals certificate a plus.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Job: Information and Communications Technology Technician

Primary Location: United States-California-Van Nuys

Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Req ID: 190000C9