Job Summary:The Data Center Designer is the person who supports the sales and projects staff in developing design and engineering solutions for sales opportunities. The Engineer/Estimator keeps the estimates accurate and information up to date. The Engineer/Estimator will also assist in the day-to-day sales and projects activities of the Company.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: - The Designer will provide complete project engineering, selection of applicable materials and define basis for assigning and estimating labor. Write scope of work and develop cost estimate in response to bid specifications.
- The Designer will assist the sales organization by attending site-walk and pre-bid meetings on project activity. Track all site visits and keep detailed information of site conditions for use in the design of the engineering solutions.
- The Designer will act as liaison between and meet with sales, project management and operations when project is turned over for installation. Monitor that the sales price and actual installation costs coincide.
- The Designer will follow Company guidelines on preferred selection of vendors and products. The Engineer/Estimator will work with vendors to obtain best solution, most competitive price and proper lead-time on materials.
- The Designer will provide floor plan takeoffs and project application per Company's recommended solutions book and technical support personnel.
- The Designer will ensure that all engineering work meets the customer and Company quality and safety level at all times.
- The Designer will attend training and review sessions on technical requirements according to the Company's training guidelines.
- The Designer will meet bid schedules and deadlines, working within and have the ability to meet a very strict timeframe.
- The Designer will attend and complete job turnover meetings as required to cover all details and expectations of project as they were designed.
- The Designer will complete other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
Physical and Mental Requirements:- Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, able to help create, develop and implement project process improvement(s).
- Must promote the company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
- Must have proven high skill level to interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
- Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects/estimates and present a high level of organization.
Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the company.
- RCDD preferred.
- Structured Cabling industry experience required, previous data center engineering/estimating preferred.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project).
- Must meet company minimum driving standards.
- Must have the proven ability to design, engineer, estimate and develop a written and graphic representation of the company's proposed solutions utilizing the software resources provided by the company.
- Must possess proven problem solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write and give oral presentation(s).
Minimum Years of Experience
6+
License Required
No
Minimum Education
High School
Overview
From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.
- Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:
- Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
- Competitive Pay
- Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
- Company Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
- Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
- Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
- Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.
Workplace Type
Remote
