Telecommunications Designer Job at HGA in Annandale

Overview::

Are you a technical professional who is passionate about how built environment technologies are planned, designed, and implemented? Do you have interest in enhancing your career by helping to create new experiences by leveraging integrated systems and data within intelligent buildings? If so, we are interested in talking with you, as we are looking for professionals to join our Building Technologies team. HGA has an exciting opportunity for a talented, ambitious Telecommunications Designer to join our national practice.

This is an engineer/design position working within the Building Technologies team leading the design of technology systems, determining and coordinating owner project requirements, and working with a team of Building Technologies to produce construction documents. This position will include working on projects in our public, corporate, higher education, arts and culture, science and technology, and healthcare market sectors.

We recognize that there is a wide range of low voltage building systems. The ideal candidate will have some experience in one or more of following technology areas with a strong desire to learn and expand knowledge with new technologies:

• Wired and Wireless Voice and Data Networks
• Audiovisual systems including presentation, digital signage, etc.
• Security systems including access control, video surveillance, duress, etc
• Real Time Locating Systems
• Building Management/Automation Systems
• Nurse Call Systems

In this role you will::

1. Work closely with the Building Technologies team to design and document technology systems as required for our projects and well in a highly collaborative team environment.
2. Lead meetings with client leadership and stakeholders to discuss project and technology related goals, concepts, budgets and design details
3. Strategize with internal and external teams to develop current and future technology solutions for application to our clients organizations
4. Work with internal and external teams to develop and implement decision making processes and build consensus around project related decisions
5. Work with client teams to understand current technologies and develop strategies and processes to evaluate and implement new technologies
6. Clearly and concisely communicates technology concepts to technical and non-technical clientele
7. Develop systems designs via various processes and deliverables including: Basis of Design, functional diagrams, wiring/connectivity diagrams, system flows, bills of materials, specifications, and others
8. Work within the SD/DD/CD/CA design process
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and self-motivated who can proactively track and work towards assignments, managing workload within a team environment and seeking assistance when needed
10. Strong understanding and comfortable with the use of Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office suite
11. Clear, concise, and succinct in written and oral communications; familiar with basic report writing
12. Excellent interpersonal skills will be needed to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and other team members

You will need to have::

• A B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other applicable design and engineering fields
• Experience in the design of Low Voltage Systems including Telecommunications Infrastructure, Security Systems Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion/Duress, Audio/Video Systems, Digital Signage and Paging/Sound Masking Systems preferred
• Willingness to obtain certifications in their low voltage specialty
• Willingness to seek and obtain new certifications as needed to perform the role
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable BIM related tools and software.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to have but not required)

• Professional Engineering license (PE)
• Manufacturer certifications in relevant design capabilities and systems/product understanding are a plus

Salary Information::

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGAs robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $75,600 - $101,400

Additional Information::

Equity
Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

Sustainability
We are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to positive energy; from neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

Application Requirements
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