ICT Consultant (Telecom/Security/AV)

Syska Hennessy Group; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,738 - 130,107; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with employer matching

Training and professional development

Employee Resource Groups

Competitive PTO

Transit/parking stipend

½ day work from home Fridays

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group's ICT team in Dallas, TX is seeking a Technology Systems Designer to design and document telecom, security, and AV systems for critical facilities and corporate interiors, working with clients and engineers to create capable, integrated spaces.

You will develop CAD/BIM layouts, perform calculations, coordinate with other trades, and support QA/QC. Requires 5–7 years in AV/telecom/IT/security design and AutoCAD; Revit experience preferred; relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Science or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5 to 7 years of audiovisual, telecom, IT, or security design experience in markets including critical facilities, healthcare, aviation, sports/entertainment, corporate interiors, and educational facilities
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of active network systems and structured cabling design
• General working knowledge of Wi‑Fi network and telephony design concepts
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience in Revit/ Revit 360 is preferred
• Certification such as P.E., ICT certification (PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS‑D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the design efforts on a wide range of projects with senior/ supervising consultants
• Perform calculations and lay out highly technical spaces in CAD/BIM
• Progress from basic to more complex design tasks under guidance of senior staff
• Develop system designs, narratives, and layouts for various project sizes
• Coordinate with other trades and internal/external teams
• Assist in QA/QC processes for own and team work
• Assist in project scheduling, manpower, and budgets
• Perform field inspections and prepare related reports/drawings

Skills

A/V design

Telecom design

IT design

Security design

Wi‑Fi concepts

Structured cabling

Telephony design

Network design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Technical discipline

Equivalent relevant work experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Revit 360

Job description

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group. As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life. Our Information and Communication Technology Group (ICT), in Dallas, TX. is seeking a Technology Systems Designer with systems design experience with a focus on one or more of the following trades: Telecom/Security/AV. This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kind of spaces including Critical Facilities, Corporate Interiors, Sports & Entertainment, Healthcare Facilities, Airports, and educational facilities throughout the country.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As a technology systems designer, you will support the design efforts on a wide range of projects. You will work closely with senior and supervising consultants performing calculations and laying out highly technical spaces. Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team. Responsible for providing trade‑specific system design layout (utilizing CAD/BIM); calculations (utilizing appropriate software); and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external) under the guidance of more senior technical staff.

Additional Responsibilities

• Creates basic designs with little supervision of the senior staff and creates medium to complex designs under direction of senior team member. Develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes
• Conducts field inspections to determine existing conditions and to coordinate new work then assists Senior Engineer in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings
• Begins to establish system application, design and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the senior team members.
• Has a basic understanding of network connectivity, LAN, WAN fundamentals
• Has a basic understanding of Wi-Fi infrastructure, WAPs, controllers
• Participates in / Ensure / Oversee QA/QC process for your work and the work of others
• Assists senior team members in the on‑going determination of project scheduling requirements, manpower requirements, and project budgets
• Performs construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned project including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports
• Assists the senior team member in processing RFI's, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda
• Masters drawing organization format and company standards
• Cross trained on multidisciplinary designs and support design production of drawings calculations, researches, reports, analysis and specification
• Represents Syska Hennessy Group and work in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.)
• Coordinates with other disciplines and work in close contact with the entire design team
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Science or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
• 5 to 7 years of audiovisual, telecom, IT, or security design experience in a variety of markets including critical facilities (data centers, call centers, trading floors, etc.), healthcare, aviation, sports and entertainment, corporate interiors, and educational facilities
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of active network systems and structured cabling design
• Has general working knowledge of Wi‑Fi network and telephony design concepts, generating heat maps, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience in Revit/ Revit 360 preferred
• Certification such as P.E., ICT certification (PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS‑D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP, etc.), a plus

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
• 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Transit/parking employer stipend
• ½ day work from home Fridays all year long

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

Syska Hennessy Group | Integrating the best minds and technology to help clients create exceptional environments.

The salary range listed below is for this particular job posting. Actual pay range for candidates will be commensurate with candidate's experience, skillsets and competencies and may differ based on the cost of labor in their particular location.

Syska wide Pay Range
$86,738-$130,107 USD