ICT Consultant (Telecom/Security/AV)

Syska Hennessy Group; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,194 - 145,792; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Training programs

Bonuses

Transit stipend

Half-day Friday remote

Job summary

Syska Hennessy Group in San Francisco, CA seeks a Technology Systems Consultant with strong CAD/BIM design experience in Telecom, Security and AV fields. You will design and layout highly technical spaces, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and support a variety of facilities nationwide including Critical Facilities and Healthcare.

The role blends field insight with BIM workflows. You will collaborate with clients and engineers, advance from basic to complex designs, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years audiovisual/telecom/IT/security design across markets.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of active network systems and structured cabling.
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi design concepts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience preferred.
• ICT certifications such as PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS‑D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support design efforts on a wide range of projects and coordinate with senior staff.
• Perform calculations and design layouts using CAD/BIM across trades.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and clients; QA/QC responsibilities.
• Assist in scheduling, budgets, and field inspections as needed.
• Prepare system narratives and specifications for various projects.
• Assist with RFIs, Change Orders, Bulletins and Addenda.

Skills

Systems design

CAD/BIM

Networking basics

WiFi design

QA/QC

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science

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 San Francisco, CA is seeking a Technology Systems Consultant 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 kinds 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.

• 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 WiFi 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
• 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 ICT certification (PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS‑D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP, etc.), a plus

Benefits

• 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

As set forth in Syska Hennessy Group’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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

Salary Range: $101,194 - $145,792 USD