Communications Designer

We are looking for a Communications Designer!

HIDI’s corporate reputation for providing high quality services with integrity has earned us the trust of our clients, and our people. When you join us, you will find an environment where open dialogue and innovative thinking are highly encouraged. We believe that challenging you with a diversity of assignments ensures that you can develop your skills and grow rapidly.

We start by Engaging You in our organization! If you are ready for a career with a dynamic organization, in an environment that fosters professional development and career advancement, you’re ready for us!

Role

The designer is responsible for designing communications systems including structured cabling, computer and LAN Room Layouts, inter-floor backbone (copper and fibre), surveys of existing sites and change management.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Work to develop strong, ongoing relationships with clients

General Management

• Keep Group Lead appraised of activities.

• Lead by example, following proper procedures.

• Participate in training courses as requested.

• Provide insightful and enthusiastic assistance to other staff.

• Schedule workload appropriately, maximizing productive time.

• Train and motivate other staff.

• Work enthusiastically with the Group to accomplish common objectives.

Production

• Actively pursues training.

• Attend coordination meetings.

• Be a technical resource for other Group Members, as well as the Firm as a whole.

• Check drawings for quality control using checklist.

• Comply with company Design Standards and CAD Standards.

• Coordinate work with other disciplines including Mechanical, Electrical, Architectural and Structural.

• Create working drawings with AutoCAD or mark-up drawings.

• Design Systems in accordance with OBC, BICSI, TIA/EIA and/or other relevant Codes and Standards.

• Follows quality control procedures.

• Keep up to date on all aspects of communications, structured cabling, voice, data, security, AV and wireless equipment and practices as is necessary to prepare engineering documents.

• Layout phone, data and wireless infrastructure on drawings.

• Maintain design files in an organized and up-to-date fashion in accordance with company Project Management Standards.

• Monitor CAD production.

• Perform site audits to confirm existing conditions.

• Prepare CCN and SI as required.

• Prepare detailed equipment room layouts including sections.

• Prepare detailed riser diagrams.

• Provide periodic site reviews and attend site meetings as required during construction.

• Report to Division Head any project related quality, speed or scheduling issue.

• Review and comment on shop drawing submittals.

• Size distribution, risers, entrance cables and infrastructure as required.

• Track out of scope work requests and promptly prepare ASR's as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to think independently

• At least 3 years of experience in the Engineering Consulting industry

• Detail oriented

• Engineering Technologies

• RCDD considered an asset

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Experience with reading and coordinating Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Architectural drawings

• Experience with Windows and general computer skills

• Familiar with OBC, BICSI, TIA/EIA and other relevant Codes and Standards

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD

The HIDI Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that is barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note that due to the volume of applicants only those who will be considered for an interview will be contacted.