Senior Systems Specialist Technology – Washington DC Metro Area

About the role

Bala Consulting Engineers is hiring an experienced building technology systems designer to work onsite in its Arlington, Virginia office. The Senior Systems Specialist – Technology will have a telecommunications and security discipline focus across corporate, education, healthcare and multifamily projects and will be responsible for supporting Bala’s project design delivery, business development and thought leadership efforts.

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.)
• Assist in the cultivation of DMV area relationships
• Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events and act as an external subject matter expert
• Assist with developing DMV area clientele to increase project sales cycle possibilities
• 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

• Become proficient in the creation of Bala’s technology deliverables including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD
• Maintain current certifications
• 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
• Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
• Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
• Employee Referral Program