University of Mississippi Medical Center · 13 hours ago
Telecom Design Engineer __ Division of Information Systems
Jackson, MS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Telecom Design Engineer responsible for the design engineering, planning, and execution of telecommunications and data center network projects. This role supports UMMC hospitals and remote clinics throughout the state and ensures the network infrastructure meets performance and regulatory standards.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Provide Telecom engineering services within UMMC Telecom and Network Infrastructure, including, but not limited to: office buildings, operational centers, cabling\Fiber termination, locations, documentation of Telecom\Network MDFs, telecom shelters, overhead intercom paging systems, equipment cabinets, etc
Design and implement new, time division multiplexed and packet transport communication systems on fiber optic cable and/or standard CAT cabling, aligned to meet all identified needs as well as anticipated future service requirements
Create and maintain GIS information, system design, and provisioning records for UMMC Network and Telecommunication operational support system. AutoCAD, Blue Beam and Patch Manager experience and Solid skills with Microsoft Office Software (particularly Excel and Visio)
Plan, develop, and deliver detailed engineering packages to drive and support the actions of skilled craftsmen in the field as they install, test, and turn up fiber optic cable plant and communication systems
Provide planning and implementation services in the Information Technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) areas of emerging capabilities and project management. Must have knowledge of ITIL principles and framework. Support the development/update of all plans related to IT Continuity of Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Asset and License Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Management
Perform onsite or desktop surveys. Help prepare documentation packets to include floor layouts, lists of major items of equipment, rack face elevation drawings, schematic drawings reflecting equipment interconnection and terminations, cable cut sheets, labeling, duct layouts, installation specifications, and as built documentation. The duct layouts and schematic drawings uniquely identify all cable plant component locations and logical schematics. The layouts need to uniquely identify all components, including a description that clearly defines site uses and capabilities
Support DIS, Facilities, Electrical contractors, Planning and Development, Project Managers at UMMC and contracted 3rd party
Fire and Safety network closed\open ing designs. Enterprise Intercom and Overhead paging experience
Familiar with the installation of fiber sleeve, wipes, cable tags and tie wraps. Management of the installation of conduit, risers, cable trays or cable ladders. Ensuring installations comply with applicable codes such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 588-B Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standard, the National Electrical Safety Code and other applicable local and national codes concerned with quality and safety. Training on these codes will be provided if necessary
Work with Facilities and Fire and safety on elevator communication and testing along with fire fiber ring
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's) and three (3) years work experience in communications systems, data center networking design and implementation, cabling/fiber, project management or information technology infrastructure
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) must obtain post-hire within twelve (12) months
Knowledge of telecommunications, telephone and fiber standards and best practices
Repair and troubleshooting skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Customer service skills
Ability to resolve complex telecommunication problems or escalate as necessary
Ability to design, test, maintain, monitor, document/map campus fiber and troubleshoot end user telecommunications hardware, telephony devices, voice/data hardware products
Ability to distinguish colors
Ability to perform preventative maintenance
Ability to maintain inventories and documentation
Ability to determine the methodology for installing telecommunications equipment, splice and terminate fiber
Ability to train and mentor subordinate personnel
Experience with patch manager software, termination and troubleshooting of fiber optics, experience with fluke devices including certifiber pro, OTDRS, experience with fiber fusion splicer
Create and maintain GIS information, system design, and provisioning records for UMMC Network and Telecommunication operational support system
AutoCAD, Blue Beam and Patch Manager experience and Solid skills with Microsoft Office Software (particularly Excel and Visio)
Must have knowledge of ITIL principles and framework
Support the development/update of all plans related to IT Continuity of Operations, Enterprise Architecture, Asset and License Management, Strategic Planning, and Project Management
Perform onsite or desktop surveys
Help prepare documentation packets to include floor layouts, lists of major items of equipment, rack face elevation drawings, schematic drawings reflecting equipment interconnection and terminations, cable cut sheets, labeling, duct layouts, installation specifications, and as built documentation
Support DIS, Facilities, Electrical contractors, Planning and Development, Project Managers at UMMC and contracted 3rd party
Fire and Safety network closed/opening designs
Enterprise Intercom and Overhead paging experience
Familiar with the installation of fiber sleeve, wipes, cable tags and tie wraps
Management of the installation of conduit, risers, cable trays or cable ladders
Ensuring installations comply with applicable codes such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 588-B Commercial Building Telecommunication Cabling Standard, the National Electrical Safety Code and other applicable local and national codes concerned with quality and safety
Work with Facilities and Fire and safety on elevator communication and testing along with fire fiber ring
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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