Job Description
Project Type: Onsite Site Survey – Large Warehouse / Distribution Center
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Location: Phoenix, AZ (Local Candidates)
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Scope of Work
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We are seeking an experienced Low Voltage Cabling Architect to conduct an onsite survey at a large warehouse or distribution center. The engineer will assess the existing low-voltage cabling infrastructure, identify cabling requirements, validate network device locations, and provide recommendations for future installations or infrastructure upgrades.
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Site Walkthrough and Assessment
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- Conduct a detailed walkthrough of the warehouse, distribution center, and associated office areas.
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- Review the existing low-voltage infrastructure, including data cabling, network outlets, cable pathways, and equipment locations.
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- Identify potential locations for network racks, IDF/MDF rooms, wireless access points, cameras, access control devices, and other low-voltage systems.
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- Assess warehouse layout, ceiling heights, racking arrangements, operational areas, and environmental constraints that may affect cabling installations.
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Structured Cabling Assessment
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- Inspect existing copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructure, where applicable.
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- Evaluate existing cable trays, conduits, overhead pathways, ladder racks, and other cable management systems.
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- Identify potential cable routes between MDF/IDF rooms, network racks, workstations, warehouse zones, and equipment locations.
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- Assess cable pathway capacity, accessibility, and any obstacles that could affect installation.
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- Identify areas requiring new cabling, cable extensions, pathway modifications, or infrastructure upgrades.
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Network and Low-Voltage Device Location Planning
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- Review potential mounting locations for wireless access points, IP cameras, access control devices, and other low-voltage equipment as applicable to the project.
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- Identify network drops required for warehouse workstations, printers, scanners, operational equipment, and office areas.
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- Evaluate cable routing requirements for high-bay warehouse environments and areas with limited accessibility.
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- Identify power availability, mounting requirements, and installation constraints that may affect device placement.
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MDF/IDF and Equipment Room Assessment
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- Inspect existing MDF/IDF rooms and telecommunications cabinets, where accessible.
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- Document rack locations, available rack space, cable termination points, patch panels, and existing cable management.
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- Assess potential locations for additional racks, cabinets, and network equipment.
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- Identify any space, accessibility, cooling, or cable management concerns.
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Measurements, Photos, and Documentation
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- Capture warehouse layout details and approximate measurements relevant to cabling routes.
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- Document proposed cable pathways, equipment locations, and network drop requirements.
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- Take clear photographs of existing racks, cable trays, pathways, IDF/MDF rooms, ceiling structures, and proposed installation areas.
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- Mark proposed cable routes and device locations on available floor plans or site drawings, where provided.
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- Record approximate cable distances and quantities for planning and estimation purposes.
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Recommendations and Bill of Materials (BOM)
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- Provide recommendations for structured cabling routes and infrastructure improvements.
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- Identify estimated cable types, quantities, termination points, patch panels, racks, pathways, and related materials required.
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- Highlight installation challenges, safety considerations, access restrictions, and any special equipment requirements.
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- Provide preliminary material and labor estimates if requested by the project team.
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Site Survey Report and Deliverables
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Upon completion of the site survey, the engineer must provide:
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- Site survey report summarizing existing conditions and findings.
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- Photo documentation of key areas and infrastructure.
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- Proposed cable routes and device locations.
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- Preliminary cable count, estimated lengths, and termination requirements.
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- Identification of new cabling requirements and infrastructure gaps.
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- Preliminary Bill of Materials (BOM), if required.
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- List of site constraints, risks, assumptions, and recommendations.
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- Follow-up requirements or clarifications needed before installation begins.
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Required Skills and Experience
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- Experience in low-voltage cabling design, structured cabling, or telecommunications infrastructure.
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- Previous experience conducting site surveys in large warehouses, distribution centers, industrial facilities, or logistics environments.
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- Knowledge of Cat6/Cat6A copper cabling, fiber-optic cabling, patch panels, cable trays, conduits, and cable management systems.
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- Familiarity with MDF/IDF layouts, network racks, wireless access point placement, and low-voltage device connectivity.
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- Ability to read floor plans, perform basic measurements, document cable pathways, and prepare survey reports.
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- Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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- Awareness of warehouse safety requirements, including working around forklifts, high-bay storage racks, and restricted-access areas.
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Required Tools
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- Laptop or tablet for documentation and reviewing floor plans.
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- Measuring tool or laser distance meter.
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- Smartphone or camera for site photos.
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- Basic hand tools, if required for inspection.
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- PPE required by the site, including safety shoes, high-visibility vest, and hard hat where applicable.
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