Senior Systems Specialist Technology – Philadelphia

About the role

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. We are a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala, you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecommunications systems, including: Structured cabling (copper and fiber), equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, and pathways, backbone and horizontal distribution, carrier demarcation and service provider coordination.
• Design physical security systems, including: electronic access control systems, video surveillance/CCTV systems, intercoms, intrusion detection, and related subsystems.
• Coordinate with Bala’s Audiovisual team.
• Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
• Develop systems budgets, scope of responsibility documents, and other coordination materials.
• Provide value across the Bala offices as a technical resource.
• Interact with other practice groups on vertical market strategic issues.
• Provide QA/QC on Technology related projects.
• Assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (mission critical, hospitality, etc.).
• Business Development and Sales:
• Assist in the cultivation of tri-state area relationships.
• Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events, and act as an external subject matter expert.
• Assist with generating leads, writing proposals, and participating in interviews and marketing presentations.

Qualifications

• Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
• Strong people management skills.
• History of thought leadership with formal writing, presentations, and/or participation in standards bodies.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience technology design or operations.

Skills

• Proficiency in the creation of Bala’s technology deliverables including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Maintain learning opportunities and obtain additional credentials that support Bala’s vertical market goals.
• Identify areas to become a subject matter expert and develop alternative service offerings.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays.
• 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off.
• Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work.

Pay

Bala Consulting Engineers offers a competitive market salary structure.

Schedule

Bala Consulting Engineers offers a flexible schedule.