ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer

Watch your engineering work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group, as a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life and make them safe. We are seeking an experienced ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer to join our team in our corporate office located in either New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or Charlotte, NC.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities:

As an ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer, you will design critical radio systems including FDNY Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS), Emergency Responder Radio Enhancement/Coverage Systems (ERRCS) and In-Building Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems as well as 2-Way Commercial Radio Systems and Wi-Fi Systems.  

As an ICT Senior Consultant - RF Engineer, you will be involved in the entire project life cycle through all phases of design and construction administration working with architects and all MEP disciplines to ensure a well-coordinated design.  Critical radio design projects will involve office buildings, warehouses, data centers, transportation hubs, and institutions including major universities as well as hospitals in the New York metropolitan area as well as across the continental United States. 

This dynamic role will involve consulting and interfacing with clients, architects, vendors, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Develop RF designs, manage junior engineers in the process.
• Produce clear and concise drawings consistent with AHJ and client requirements as well as Syska format and drawing standards.
• Apply Codes and Standards to all designs (including working drawings and specifications).
• Conduct peer reviews and QA/QC oversight.
• Attend coordination meetings and job site walk-thru.
• Perform code interpretation.
• Interface with Code Authorities and AHJ Representatives
• Assist in business development by expanding on current client relationships, cross selling Syska services and by attending industry and client events.

This is a great opportunity for an ICT Senior Consultant – RF Engineer with a large variety of facility types including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Storage and Governmental buildings experience, as well as experience in critical facilities such as hospitals and data centers. In addition to your engineering experience, to succeed in this role, you will need a solid knowledge of the code and technologies that apply to Critical Radio Systems used by First Responders as well as Cellular Systems for various projects with the ability to communicate design concepts via drawings and specifications.  Experience in ARCS, ERRCS, Wi-Fi, In-Building Cellular DAS and LMR a must.  In addition, experience in Project Design Life-Cycle (SD, DD, CD, Bidding, CA) also mandated. 

Engineer requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of RF Engineering experience
• Knowledge of IFC, NFPA and Local codes and standards. Knowledge of NYC codes is preferred.
• NICET In-Building Public Safety Communications (IB-PSC) Design Technician Certification preferred or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire.
• Current P.E., or ability to obtain within 2-4 years of hire.
• The ability to achieve security clearance from Federal Government (project specific)
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment effectively in a fast–paced, and challenging environment.
• Open to traveling to various project locales.
• Experience in using AutoCAD and REVIT to develop designs.
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills and strong communications skills both verbal, written and presentation.
• Knowledge of active RF systems including traditional, RF Over Fiber and EAP based systems.
• Experience designing Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems (ERRCS) and/or FDNY Auxiliary Radio Communication Systems (ARCS).
• Working knowledge of iBwave (Level 1 Certificate minimum)
• FCC General Radio Operator License (GROL)
• Working knowledge of applicable UL and NFPA Standards
• 4-year Engineering Degree in Electrical or RF Engineering
• Ability to design In-Building UHF (LMR) 2-Way Commercial Radia Systems inclusive of Distributed Antenna System
• Ability to design In-Building Cellular Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
• Ability to manage junior RF Engineering staff
• Ability to write proposals
• Large Project Management Experience
• Ability to confidently present and sell RF Engineering Services
• Knowledge and experience with the Architectural Design Process including the requirements of and progression through key phases
  • Schematic Design (Initial Concepts/Layouts/Basis of Design)
  • Design Development (Refining Initial Concepts/Layouts/Basis of Design/Specification Development)
  • Construction Documents (Final Technical Drawings/Specifications)
  • Bidding/Leveling (Contractor Assessment)
  • Construction Administration (Site Inspections/Project Meetings/RFI Response/Shop Drawing Submittal Review/Commissioning)
  • Close Out

Benefits:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we have cultivated a community that supports learning and provides guidance for professional development and furthering our culture of excellence. We promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership of their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. We rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here for our success! Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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