Technology Designer

Emanuelson-Podas, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanuelson-Podas, Inc. seeks a Technology Designer to contribute to high-quality design solutions for audiovisual, IT infrastructure, communications, and security systems.

This role is ideal for early-career candidates, new graduates, or low-voltage installers looking to gain experience across diverse technology systems. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, owners, contractors, and internal teams to develop construction drawings and specs, oversee field coordination, and clearly

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 tasks and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Design understanding

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Technology, or 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