Working/Functional Title
Infrastructure Design Analyst
Position Summary
The MSU IT Infrastructure Support team consists of experienced networking professionals from various backgrounds. They are tasked with the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of the critical infrastructure essential to the university's daily functions.
Our mission is centered on the stewardship and administration of the university's infrastructure, which includes wired and wireless networks, DDI, switching and routing, and telecommunications. The team is instrumental in maintaining the technological foundation that supports the university's operations.
The perspective candidate reports to the Assistant Director and will be required to:
- Play a vital role in the design of communication distribution systems at MSU.
- Support the senior team (PIA III/Engineers) with planning and cost estimates for new and existing building systems by applying industry best practices to implement telecommunications cabling infrastructure for our facilities.
- Provide planning, design, and cost estimates for communication system alterations, improvements, and construction projects to ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and university standards.
- Distribution Design - providing building riser diagrams, telecommunication room layouts, rack/wall elevations, and pathway designs to support inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) cabling infrastructure. This will include field visits to determine existing conditions and coordinate technical reports and drawings.
- Specifications and Standards - developing & maintaining all aspects of the specification for cabling types, locations, and configurations.
- Meetings and Site Visits - This position will play a key role in the Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) and works in collaboration with IPF and contractor companies in meetings and on-site in active construction areas as an owner representative for MSU Infrastructure support.
Michigan State University (MSU) is a top 100 global university located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capital. The MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are essential elements, vital to the culture MSU Information Technology endeavors to cultivate. This includes providing opportunities and access for all people which incorporate differences of race, age, color, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, migratory status, disability/abilities, political affiliation, veteran status and socioeconomic background.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills
Knowledge normally acquired by completing a four- year college degree program in Engineering or a related field; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in construction specific to the work being performed, supervision and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; possession of a valid vehicle operator's license to perform job duties
Desired Qualifications
Desired technical education in trade specific subject matter includes BICSI credentials: BICSI Technician (TECH), Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Registered Telecommunications Project Manager (RTPM), Outside Plant Designer (OSP). Software and systems knowledge of AppTree, PlanOn, TDX, and PlanGrid
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions
Please provide three professional references who are knowledgeable of your work
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
https://tech.msu.edu
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Bidding eligibility ends on 6/18/2024 at 11:55 PM
