Technology Project Engineer
Richfield, OH
Technology Project Engineer
Provides technology engineering consultation and design for building construction projects, including datacom and low voltage systems. Requires 3+ years in Datacom and Low Voltage Systems, a BS in Electronic Engineering or Electronic Technology or an associate degree in Telecommunications preferred, and willingness to travel nationally and work extra hours when needed.
Job Type
Full-time
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:
Requirements
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:
Our company culture includes, but is not limited to:
Full-time
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.