Technology Designer

Emanuelson - Podas Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelson - Podas Inc. is seeking a Technology Designer to contribute to the development of high-quality design solutions for audiovisual, IT infrastructure, communications, and security systems.

This entry‑level role is ideal for new graduates or low-voltage installers looking to gain experience across a range of technology systems. The candidate should be eager to learn, solve problems, and grow quickly within a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the US. No visa sponsorship available.
• 1+ years of technology system installation, drafting, or design experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking ownership of assigned tasks and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the design and documentation of technology systems from concept through construction, while developing the skills to independently lead projects and deliverables.
• Proactively coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and internal team members throughout the design phases and construction phases.
• Oversee construction activities and field coordination.
• Communicate design intent clearly and professionally to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage workload proactively while maintaining accountability and ownership of quality, accuracy, and project schedules.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and progressively develop the ability to independently resolve technical design and construction challenges.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The Technology Designer contributes to the development of high-quality design solutions for external client projects involving audiovisual, IT infrastructure, communications, and security systems.

The position is well-suited for early-career candidates, new graduates, or low-voltage installers looking to gain experience in designing a variety of technology systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in technology, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated by the opportunity for fast growth and continuous learning within an industry that is rapidly evolving.

OVERVIEW OF RESPONSBILITIES

• Facilitate the design and documentation of technology systems from concept through construction, while developing the skills to independently lead projects and deliverables.
• Proactively coordinate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and internal team members throughout the design phases and construction phases.
• Oversee construction activities and field coordination.
• Communicate design intent clearly and professionally to clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Manage workload proactively while maintaining accountability and ownership of quality, accuracy, and project schedules.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and progressively develop the ability to independently resolve technical design and construction challenges.

DESIGN DISCIPLINES

• In this role you will develop a variety of technology system design skills to produce construction drawings and specifications for the following systems:
• Audio-Visual Systems: Public address, sound masking, video conferencing, and event spaces.
• IT Infrastructure: Telecom room buildouts, backbone fiber and copper cabling, and horizontal cabling for data and voice.
• Communication Systems: Nurse call, distributed clock, and distributed antenna systems.
• Security Systems: Access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the US. No visa sponsorship available.
• 1+ years of technology system installation, drafting, or design experience; or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking ownership of assigned tasks and project outcomes.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD
• Exposure to audio-visual, IT structured cabling, communications, or security systems.
• Interest in pursuing professional certifications such as PE, RCDD, NICET, CTS, or CTS-D