Technology Project Engineer

Description:

The position provides technology engineering consultation and design services for the building construction industry. The candidate must be capable of participating as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.

Duties Include:

• Design of datacom and low voltage systems, such as:
  • Structured Cabling, including copper and fiber
  • Wired and Wireless Networks
  • VoIP Telephone
  • Commercial and Professional A/V
  • CATV Distribution
  • Sound Reinforcement
  • Access Control & Intrusion Detection
  • Video Surveillance
  • Distributed Antenna Systems
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, clear, efficient, and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Conduct pre-design building observations to assess existing condition of technology systems and provide recommendations.
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.
• Stay up to date with the latest IT trends and emerging technologies by attending industry conferences, taking online classes, being active in professional organizations, etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years experience in the design of Datacom and Low Voltage Systems.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering or Electronic Technology or an Associate’s degree in a Telecommunications field, preferred.
• Industry certifications such as RCDD, CTS a plus.
• Experience with predictive analysis software for acoustics such as EASE, CATT-Acoustic, or for Wi-Fi, Ekahau Site Survey, or AirMagnet, preferred.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Thorson Baker + Associates offers a flexible starting time:
8 hours Monday-Friday

8.5 hours Monday-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays

9 hours Monday-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays

Benefits:

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short-Term Disability
• Free Long-Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Our company culture includes, but is not limited to:

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Monthly catered birthday lunches
• Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
• Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
• Indoor Winter sport Olympics.
• Outdoor Summer Games.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Multiple pot luck lunches throughout the year.
• Multiple holiday cook offs.
• Exercise facilities with locker rooms and showers.
• Personal Trainer led weekly workouts (Free to employees).
• Toning and stretching/Yoga weekly sessions (Free to employees).
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.