Senior Building Tech Designer: Telecom & Security Hybrid

Bala Consulting Engineers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

PTO + Holidays (5 weeks + 8 holidays)

Volunteer Time Off

Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement

Student Loan Assistance

529 Plan

Employee Referral Program

One day remote work

Job summary

Bala Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Senior Systems Specialist – Technology to join our Arlington, VA office. You will lead design efforts for telecommunications infrastructure and physical security across projects in DC, MD, and VA, collaborating with architects, MEP teams, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant building systems.

The role emphasizes programming through construction administration, developing design narratives, and supporting business development efforts in

Qualifications

• Certifications in building technology or related field (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.
• History of thought leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or participation in standards bodies.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience technology design or operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and document telecommunications systems (copper/fiber, MDF/IDF layouts, pathways, backbone).
• Design physical security systems (electronic access, CCTV, intercoms, intrusion detection).
• Coordinate with audiovisual team and develop system concepts aligned with client IT/security standards.
• Develop basis-of-design narratives, performance criteria, budgets, and scope documents.
• Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits; support QA/QC on technology projects.
• Assist with business development, client cultivation in DMV area and proposal development.

Skills

Telecommunications design

Physical security design

Project coordination

Business development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering/design

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Senior Systems Specialist – Technology to join our Arlington, VA office. You will lead design efforts for telecommunications infrastructure and physical security across projects in DC, MD, and VA, collaborating with architects, MEP teams, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant building systems.

The role emphasizes programming through construction administration, developing design narratives, and supporting business development efforts in