Technology Designer

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews related to technology work (network communications, security, audiovisual, and other special systems for specific market verticals) of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
• Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables as it relates to technology work.
• Review and assess project documentation such as basis of design documents (BOD), drawings, specifications, reports, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Review documents for code compliance with local and/or national code requirements and implement industry recognized standards and guidelines.
• Propose potential solutions to design and/or construction team for design optimization, risk mitigation strategies, constructability, coordination improvements, and offer sustainability and resiliency options related to technology work.
• Review and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operational issues.
• Establish constructive and effective relationships and collaborate with internal/external project stakeholders to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
• Generate optimization opportunities for pursuits and execution of design-build and design-bid-build system projects.
• Partner with linked design disciplines (e.g., Geotechnical, Structural, Building Envelop, Code-compliance, Architectural, MEFP, Sustainability/Resiliency, Vertical transportation, Acoustics) to improve coordination of design concepts.
• Develop TEG Talks, A3s, Case Studies, Optimization Solutions, Quality Control whitepapers and other technical documentation and participate in TEG-led informational presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Science Degree from accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as practicing Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional Engineer license desired.
• Possess one or more of the following credentials, highly desired: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC), Certified Technology Specialist (CTS, CTS-D), Accredited Security Professional (APP, PSP, CPP), Certified Cisco Network Associate or Professional (CCNA, CCNP).
• Steadfast understanding of structural mechanics and structural engineering principles, required.
• Think and write in highly structured, detailed, and analytical manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipate potential challenges and opportunities, required.
• Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment.
• Design experience with diverse projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus across technology/Low Voltage systems elements.
• Knowledgeable of U.S. building design codes and material specific standards.
• Experience using collaboration software (i.e., Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g., Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp).
• Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations.
• Knowledge of Technology products and costs.
• Continued development of expertise and awareness of innovations in the industry.
• Travel required.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Annual Salary Range

The annual salary range for this role in the NYC area is $125,000–$195,000. Final compensation within this range is determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, and location.