Inside Plant Engineer Senior

University of Michigan

Inside Plant Engineer Senior

Ann Arbor ,

Michigan

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Summary
Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for an Inside Plant (ISP) Facilities Engineer to join the ITS Infrastructure team within ITS.
Information and Technology Services (ITS) is looking for an Inside Plant (ISP) Facilities Engineer to join the ITS Infrastructure team within ITS.
You will manage the completion of assigned complex or long-term engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines utilizing expert technical proficiency in IT Infrastructure technologies. Contribute to support and analyze work that has a broad impact on our organization. Collaborate with team members and provide consultation to design, implement, and improve IT Infrastructure systems. Engage in project implementation and problem resolution, including infrastructure troubleshooting, installation and upgrades of products and systems, ensuring integrity and appropriate use of technologies. Assist the Assistant Director of ITS Infrastructure Facilities in the strategic planning and setting of technical direction for the department. You will report to the Assistant Director of ITS Infrastructure Facilities.
Who We Are
Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. ITS? mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit: https://its.umich.edu/about
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Dental and Vision Insurance
Parental and Maternity Leave
Responsibilities*
? Coordinate with facilities, electrical, and network engineers, designers, construction managers, and customers through the ISP (Inside Plant) phases of telecommunications construction projects. Create the design, bill-of-material, project costs, drawings, documentation, and configuration specifications for ISP Facility implementation.
? Help develop implementation plans and timelines, provide status reports and project budget estimates, and exchange relevant information with management and technical teams. Notifies co-workers and management of potential issues to implement resolutions.
? Approve project outcomes including contractor work and test results. May develop RFPs (requests for proposal), review bids and consult on bidder selection.
? Gather technical requirements in collaboration with technical teams and designates ISP fiber and copper assignments, ISP IT Infrastructure design requirements. Prepare and publish detailed documents for ISP facilities including required routes, circuit/pair assignments, completed as-built documentation, and associated CAD details.
? Perform analysis of IT Infrastructure facility concerns by investigating and resolving problems such as poor connectivity and error conditions due to field requirements, changes in design, or other obstacles.
? Work with impacted campus departments and internal ITS teams to resolve technical issues.
? Stay current with industry standards and best practices as well as U-M design guidelines.
Required Qualifications*
? Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, or a related field or equivalent combination of telecommunication/IT Infrastructure education, certification and experience.
? Ability to read and understand construction drawings and documentation.
? Current Building Industry Consulting Services International, Registered Communication Distribution Designer (BICSI RCDD) Certification or acquisition of the BICSI RCDD certification within 18 months of hire.
? Minimum of four years of experience in a related role requiring confidentiality, timeliness, customer service, organization, prioritization, troubleshooting, and working independently to assist customers.
? Minimum of four years of related experience in telecommunications systems, IT Infrastructure support, system infrastructure on utilized technology.
? Experience designing twisted pair, fiber optic, coaxial cable systems as related to Inside Plant Facilities, customer premise, and structured cabling systems.
? Demonstrated experience determining project objectives and requirements, anticipating and solving problems, and adhere to design standards.
? Knowledge of Telecommunication Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA) standards.
? This position requires onsite, day-to-day work activities. You may be required to work on weekends or evenings if there are emergency issues affecting U-M's infrastructure.
Desired Qualifications*
? 6-10 years of experience in structured cabling engineering and design.
? BICSI RTPM or Outside Plant (OSP) Certification.
? Experience with large engineering and construction projects to include responsibility for scheduling and budget.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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