Systems Specialist Technology, Data Center Focus – 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. Bala is 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. Bala is hiring an building technology systems designer to work onsite in its Wayne, PA office.

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
• Coordination with Bala’s Audiovisual & Security teams
• 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 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.
• At times, based on workload, assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (education, hospitality, corporate, etc.).

Requirements

• Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar) preferred but not required
• Bachelor’s or associates degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Prior experience in the data center market preferred but not required

Qualifications

• Experience in the design and documentation of building technology systems, particularly telecommunications infrastructure.
• Ability to work collaboratively with architects, MEP engineers, technology stakeholders, and clients.
• Proficiency in creating 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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in creating 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

• Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure.
• 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 will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

Schedule

Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.