Technology Systems Designer
Summary
Designs and drafts information and communications technology systems for building projects (data networks, cDAS, nurse call, electronic security, paging, wireless) at BR+A's Philadelphia office, turning schematic concepts into floor plans using Autodesk Revit, coordinating with engineers, architects, and vendors, and performing field verification of existing conditions.
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 candidates for a Technology Systems Designer position in our Philadelphia, PA office. This position’s responsibilities include:
- 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
- Reviews 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
- Coordinates with other disciplines and the architect
- Attend meetings as required, work to submit the required documentation per project deadlines
- Attend in-house coordination meetings when appropriate
- Develop strategy to meet project schedule
- Assist in development of engineering systems concepts (M/E)
- Assist design team on major design issues
- Responsible for organizing required technical correspondence, emails and calculations
- Perform field work and verification of existing conditions
Required experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering;
- Qualified experience using Autodesk RevIT design software;
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing Information and Communications Technology systems (Data Networks, cDAS, Nurse Call, Electronic Security, Paging, Wireless, etc.).
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.
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