Job Description Insight Global is looking for a DAS Engineer to join the Network Engineering team of one of our largest healthcare clients in New York City. We need a DAS Engineer to analyze, configure, troubleshoot the cellular connection throughout the hospital locations. They must have extensive experience working within JMA and Prose DAS Systems. This role will be at least 3 days a week onsite at 1 Park Avenue. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. 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Project Initiation & Scope Development 1.u2003Engage business stakeholders to define coverage objectives (clinical, public safety, enterprise mobility, etc.) 2.u2003Gather building data: a)u2003Floorplans (CAD / BIM) b)u2003Construction materials c)u2003Ceiling heights d)u2003Utility pathways e)u2003Identify building square footage f)u2003Building maximum capacity 3.u2003Define performance requirements: 1.u2003Signal strength targets (e.g., -95 dBm or better) 2.u2003Throughput targets 3.u2003Capacity assumptions (devices per sq ft) 4.u2003Public Safety / First Responder requirements 4.u2003Identify supported carriers: a)u2003Verizon b)u2003AT&T c)u2003T-Mobile 5.u2003Identify spectrum bands required (low band, mid band, CBRS, C-band, Band 14, etc.) 6.u2003Confirm regulatory requirements (IFC, NFPA, local AHJ) 7.u2003Develop high-level budget estimates 8.u2003Establish project governance and milestones 2. Technical Solution Development u2013 working with DAS integrator 1.u2003Coordinate predictive RF modeling (iBwave or equivalent) 2.u2003Includes on-site RF survey and baseline testing 3.u2003Determine DAS architecture: a)u2003Passive vs Active DAS b)u2003Hybrid Fiber-Coax c)u2003Digital DAS d)u2003Efemto cell solutions e)u2003DRAN solutions 4. Define headend requirements: a)u2003Power b)u2003Rack space c)u2003Environmental controls 5.Design fiber backbone requirements 6.Determine most cost-effective DAS Solution 7.Define antenna placement and zoning 8.Determine signal source strategy: a)u2003Off-air donor b)u2003Small cell c)u2003Carrier-provided BTS d)u2003Baseband unit integration 9. Define redundancy requirements 10. Develop detailed Bill of Materials (BOM) 11.Produce construction-ready design documentation 3. RFP Development & Evaluation 1.u2003Develop detailed Statement of Work (SOW) 2.u2003Define performance specifications: a)u2003Coverage thresholds b)u2003Carrier acceptance criteria c)u2003Commissioning requirements 3.u2003Establish integration requirements: a)u2003Networking backhaul b)u2003Power and UPS c)u2003Monitoring system integration 4.u2003Define warranty and SLA expectations 5.u2003Work with Contracts team to issue RFP to qualified DAS integrators 6.u2003Lead technical Q&A sessions 7.u2003Evaluate proposals based on: a)u2003Technical compliance b)u2003RF design quality c)u2003Carrier relationships d)u2003Cost structure (CapEx + OpEx) e)u2003Experience in healthcare / enterprise environments 8.u2003Conduct vendor interviews and site references 9.u2003Develop scoring matrix 10.u2003Recommend vendor selection 4. Carrier Signal Source Negotiation & Coordination 1.u2003Initiate engagement with carrier RF engineering teams 2.u2003Support Contract team to negotiate signal source delivery model: a)u2003Carrier-provided base station b)u2003Neutral host agreement c)u2003Signal source cost-sharing 3.u2003Define: a)u2003One-time capital contribution b)u2003Ongoing MRC (monthly recurring charges) c)u2003Power and space allocation 4.u2003Coordinate spectrum activation timelines 5.u2003Coordinate carrier engineering survey 6.u2003Facilitate technical interconnect requirements 7.u2003Obtain carrier design approval 8.u2003Coordinate carrier equipment installation 9.u2003Coordinate carrier commissioning and turn-up 10.u2003Manage carrier acceptance testing 5. DAS Integration Vendor Oversight 1.u2003Review detailed RF design for compliance with performance requirements 2.u2003Approve construction drawings 3.u2003Validate equipment selection 4.u2003Review grounding and bonding design 5.u2003Oversee headend build-out 6.u2003Monitor fiber installation quality 7.u2003Conduct installation QA audits 8.u2003Ensure compliance with: a)u2003Safety standards b)u2003Fire code c)u2003Structured cabling standards 6. Construction & Trade Coordination 1.u2003Coordinate facilities and environmental requirements with Project PM: a)u2003Electrical contractors b)u2003Low-voltage contractors c)u2003General contractors d)u2003Facilities management 2.u2003Coordinate DAS cabling/equipment delivery 3.u2003Ensure pathway readiness before antenna install 4.u2003Schedule installation to minimize operational disruption 5.u2003Coordinate roof access (if donor or GPS antenna is used) 6.u2003Validate labeling and documentation standards 7.u2003Ensure grounding, lightning protection, and bonding compliance 7. System Installation Oversight 1.u2003Supervise antenna installation and orientation 2.u2003Validate proper coax and fiber terminations 3.u2003Ensure headend equipment installation per manufacturer standards 4.u2003Confirm power redundancy implementation 5.u2003Oversee integration with network monitoring (if applicable) 6.u2003Verify alarm integration into NOC 8. Testing & Validation 1.u2003Conduct post-installation RF sweep testing 2.u2003Perform grid testing (per floor) 3.u2003Validate signal strength compliance 4.u2003Validate SINR and throughput performance 5.u2003Conduct public safety acceptance testing (if required) 6.u2003Coordinate multi-carrier validation walkthrough 7.u2003Confirm handoff between sectors 8.u2003Ensure uplink and downlink performance compliance 9.u2003Validate failover and redundancy 10.u2003Ensure installation is neat and in a professional manner 11.u2003Review post iBwave heat maps and fiber test results. 12.u2003Review cable sweep and PIM test results. 9. Documentation & Operational Turnover 1.u2003Review and approve as-built drawings 2.u2003Validate RF heatmaps match design expectations 3.u2003Review post iBwave heat maps and fiber test results. 4.u2003Review cable sweep and PIM test results. 5.u2003Ensure all carrier approval documentation is completed 6.u2003Collect warranty documentation and test results 7.u2003Transfer configuration documentation to operations 8.u2003Provide runbooks and escalation contacts 9.u2003Conduct operational training session for facilities / IT 10.u2003Ensure monitoring dashboards are functional 11.u2003Close project with final performance certification 10. Budget & Financial Oversight 1.u2003Track capital spend vs approved budget 2.u2003Review change orders 3.u2003Validate carrier billing accuracy 4.u2003Review MRC charges 5.u2003Forecast expansion costs certification with DAS integrators
Job Title
DAS Engineer