Wireless Telecommunications Design Lead

Wireless Telecom Design Project Leads

Primary Talent Partners has multiple contract openings for Wireless Telecom Design Project Leads to join our large engineering client. These are 6-month contracts to start, but they have the potential for extension and/or conversion to FTE. These are hybrid positions requiring 2 days a week in the office. Pay: $50.00 - $80.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.

The wireless telecommunications project leads will work on various projects as assigned by a Manager or Lead Engineer. This position will play a role in the entire design process, including but not limited to:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from your peers, SME's, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility.

The wireless telecommunication project lead may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time. As a wireless telecommunication project lead, you'll design and provide technical design leadership of systems for data center buildings which include Commercial DAS, Public Safety DAS, LMR, Site Radio, RoIP, Wi-Fi, and Tower Studies.

Responsibilities include:

• Designing Wireless systems in iBwave and EDX.
• Coordination with BIM designers to create drawing packages
• Coordination with AHJ's, Radio System Owners, and the Carriers.
• DIV 27 specification creation, or modification.
• Conducting site visits
• Reviewing technical documents
• Managing the relationship with internal and external stakeholders.

Here's what you'll need:

• Technical or associate's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 5 years' experience actively designing wireless telecommunications systems. These systems include:
  • LMR 2-way radio, which includes outdoor LMR, Site Radio, and RoIP systems.
  • Public Safety DAS systems
  • Commercial DAS systems, which include:
    • OTA DAS,
    • Neutral Host DAS
    • DRAN DAS
• Minimum 5 years' experience with iBwave, EDX, Atoll, LMR Planner or a combination of 5 years' experience with different modeling programs.
• Experience working with clients to help them identify their wireless communications needs.
• Experience with troubleshooting wireless communication system issues from field teams.
• Experience with understanding Noise Floor, SNIR, Return Loss, and VSWR.
• Experience with optimizing networks in the design and during installation.
• Thorough knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and NFPA 1225
• Thorough knowledge of IFC section 510
• Thorough Knowledge of Carrier KPI's
• Knowledge of IBC
• Knowledge of FCC part 20 and part 90
• Knowledge of FCC OET bulletin 65.
• Knowledge of MOTOTRBO systems
• Knowledge of Motorola R56 installation standards
• Knowledge of DMR Tier III
• Familiarity working with Navisworks
• Self-motivation to coordinate with other disciplines, project managers and clients
• Excellent project management skills.
• Familiarity with responding to RFP's
• Experienced in creating a budget for a project.
• Experienced in creating and maintaining a project schedule
• Experienced in identifying and mitigating company risk
• iBwave Level 2 Certification required

Ideally, You'll Also Have:

• Experience designing Wi-Fi systems
• EDX or Motorola design certifications
• FCC GROL
• NICET Design Certification
• Multiple OEM product certifications
• Electrical Engineering degree, or Communication Engineering Degree
• EIT or PE

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at i