Smith Seckman Reid is hiring: Technology Designer I in Houston

Description A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement. We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr. Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more. We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001559 Looking for a Technology Designer The Technology Designer assists Technology Consultants in the execution of the technical activities required on assigned projects and learns the technical standards and procedures of the Technology Group. Assists the project team in the production of projects on time, within budget, and consistent with industry standards. Participants in client meetings and performs job site visits alongside the Technology Consultant to ensure projects are executed as planned. Key Responsibilities: Learns to understand industry standards, company technical policies and procedures, and technology systems during the execution of projects for clients Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software Routinely produces designs using Revit and/or CADD Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, provide input for operating procedures, and provide technical information Observes and learns the information used by Technology Consultants to develop man-hour budgets Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from technology staff when needed Learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility Accompanies technology staff in client meetings and performing project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree OR four years of relevant experience (e.g. design, application, and/or administration of low voltage systems) General knowledge and understanding of industry specific software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD) Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) General knowledge and understanding of technology systems SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Orientation/Identity Our mission is to make a positive difference for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)