Technology Systems Designer

BR+A Consulting Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan match

Generous paid time-off

Job summary

A leading consulting engineering firm is seeking a motivated Technology Systems Designer for their Chicago office. The ideal candidate will manage engineering projects, provide design work, and have extensive experience with various communication technologies. Competitive compensation and benefits, including medical and dental coverage, are offered. This full-time position is aimed at mid-senior level professionals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with data networks, electronic security, and audiovisual networked systems.
• Experience using Autodesk RevIT design software is required.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience in technology systems design.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering, Design work and drafting of plans.
• Communicate with the Project Manager regarding potential problems.
• Perform field work and verification of existing conditions.

Skills

Autodesk RevIT design software

Designing information and communications technology systems

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Architectural Engineering

Job description

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Founded in 1975, BR+A Consulting Engineers maintains a total staff of over 500 employees located at our main office in Boston and branch offices in New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Vienna, VA (Washington, DC); Coral Gables, FL (Miami); Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Tampa, FL; Charlotte, NC; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; New Haven, CT, Los Angeles, CA; and Toronto. BR+A provides state-of-the-art integrated and coordinated mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection consulting engineering, technology systems design, lighting design, and building commissioning services.

BR+A is seeking an experienced Technology Systems Designer in our Chicago, IL office. The role will exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within the Technology Systems team. The ideal candidate will be strongly motivated, well organized, and show professional initiative. Being able to take ownership of assignments and perform well both independently and as part of the project team is also necessary.

Essential Functions

• Provide Engineering, Design work and drafting of plans
• Implementation of approved system concepts from a schematic diagram to floor plans
• Sketches, rough layouts to review with project engineer or Project Manager
• Review product cut sheets and technical information
• Communicate with Project Manager/Project Engineer regarding potential problems
• Meet with vendors to determine spatial requirements for application of the product
• Coordinate with other disciplines and the architect
• Attend meetings as required, to submit the required documentation per project deadlines and milestones
• Develop strategy to meet project schedule
• Assist in development of engineering systems concepts (M/E)
• Assist design team on major design issuesOrganize required technical correspondence, emails and calculations
• Perform field work and verification of existing conditions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics or “Architectural Engineering”
• Qualified experience using Autodesk RevIT design software
• BICSI Registered RCDD certification or AVIXA CTS-D certification
• 7-10 years of proven experience designing information and Communications Technology Systems (Data Networks, cDAS, Nurse Call, Electronic Security, Paging, Wireless, etc.) and/or Audiovisual networked systems.

BR+A is a place to learn, to grow, to work hard for clients that matter – and to be part of something bigger. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance coverage, a 401K plan match, generous paid time‑off, and much more, to all our full‑time employees.

BR+A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit‑based factors. Drug testing is a prerequisite for employment.

Visit www.brplusa.com for more information about our award‑winning projects and our incredible team.

Salary range for 7 – 10 years of experience: $90,000 - $125,000

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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