Sr. Technology Designer

Hunt Engineering Group; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

FSA/ HSA

Life Insurance

401(K) plan

Continuing Education Support

Job summary

HUNT-EAS is seeking a Senior Technology Designer to plan, design, and specify technology and communications systems for projects across K-12, municipal, healthcare, and higher education markets.

The role involves budgeting, construction coordination, and collaboration with clients and internal design teams to deliver reliable, future-ready solutions. A strong background in low-voltage systems and building codes is expected.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years of experience in technology systems design or related field.
• RCDD (BICSI) certification preferred.
• Experience on K-12, municipal, or institutional projects is a plus.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of advanced technology and communications systems.
• Develop detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Collaborate with project teams including architects and engineers.
• Coordinate project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Mentor junior staff and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and codes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering technology or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Design Tools

Job description

About the Role

HUNT-EAS is seeking a Senior Technology Designer to join our collaborative and multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll plan, design, and specify a broad range of technology and communication infrastructure systems for projects across K-12 education, municipal, healthcare, multi-family housing, and higher education markets.

This team member will be deeply involved in project planning, budgeting, and construction coordination, working closely with both clients and internal design teams to deliver integrated, reliable technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, solutions-driven professional who values high-quality work, teamwork, and contributing to vibrant community environments.

The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded background that may include experience in systems design, field installation, construction coordination, or network operations, along with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design and specification of advanced technology and communications systems, including:

• Structured cabling systems (copper and fiber optic)
• Enterprise and high-density wireless networks
• Network routing, switching, and architecture
• VoIP and unified communications systems
• Video surveillance and physical security systems
• Access control and building security integration
• Network paging and A/V systems
• Power and space planning for IT and telecommunications rooms

Apply industry standards and best practices (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA) to ensure high-performance and future-ready designs

Collaborate with project teams:

• Project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, code- compliant designs
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on system design, documentation, and best practices
• Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of project deliverables
• Develop detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD
• Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, contractor coordination, and site visits
• Stay current with evolving technologies, industry codes & standards, and evolving client needs

Qualifications

10-12+ years of experience in technology systems design, low-voltage systems, or related field

RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification from BICSI preferred

Strong expertise in:

• Communications infrastructure (fiber, copper, wireless)
• Industry Standards (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA)
• Building Codes
• IT integration

Experience working on K-12, municipal, or institutional projects a plus

Background may include experience in:

• Communications contracting or construction management
• Data center or network operations environments
• Military or government technical systems

Proficiency with Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, and related design tools

Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) plan
• Continuing Education Support

About HUNT

HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.

As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.

HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.