Systems Specialist Technology, Data Center Focus – Boston

Bala Consulting Engineers

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Up to 5 weeks PTO + 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 in Boston seeks a Systems Specialist – Technology to design and document building technology systems with a telecom focus for data centers. You will collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and clients to deliver coordinated, code‑compliant and resilient solutions.

The role emphasizes technical design, documentation, coordination across offices, and ongoing professional growth with a rich benefits package including PTO and loan assistance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline, or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC are preferred but not required.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; data center market experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and document telecommunications systems, including structured cabling copper and fiber, equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, pathways, and backbone distribution.
Coordinate with Bala’s Audiovisual & Security teams and with clients; develop scope of responsibility documents and coordination materials.
Develop basis-of-design narratives and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards; interface with clients and attend meetings/site visits.
Provide QA/QC on technology projects and, as needed, assist project managers across Bala’s vertical markets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Equipment rooms

MDF/IDF layouts

Backbone & horizontal distribution

Carrier coordination

QA/QC on technology projects

REVIT

AutoCAD

Interpersonal skills

Data center experience

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in a relevant engineering or design discipline

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Job description

Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.

Bala is hiring an building technology systems designer to work onsite in our Boston, MA office. The position partners with our existing enterprise technology team to develop our data center offerings which are positioned for growth.

The Systems Specialist – Technology will have a data center telecommunications discipline focus and will be responsible for supporting Bala’s project design & documentation efforts.

The Systems Specialist is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of building technology systems, with a focus on telecommunications infrastructure. This role supports projects from programming through construction administration, working closely with architects, MEP engineers, technology stakeholders, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant, and resilient building systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Design and document telecommunications systems, including:
- Structured cabling (copper and fiber)
- Equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, and pathways
- Backbone and horizontal distribution
- Carrier demarcation and service provider coordination
Coordination with Bala’s Audiovisual & Security teams
Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
- Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
- Develop scope of responsibility documents and other coordination materials.
Provide value across the Bala offices as a technical resource.
- Interact with other practice groups on vertical market strategic issues.
- Provide QA/QC on Technology related projects.
- At times, based on workload, assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (education, hospitality, corporate, etc.)
Personal Skills / Career Growth
- Become proficient in the creation of Bala’s technology deliverables including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD.
- Continue to maintain current certifications.
- Maintain learning opportunities and obtain additional credentials that support Bala’s vertical market goals.
- Identify areas to become a subject matter expert and develop alternative service offerings.

Desired skills and experience

Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar) preferred but not required
Bachelor’s or associates degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
Strong interpersonal skills
Prior experience in the data center market preferred but not required

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.