ICT Senior Consultant

Senior ICT Consultant

Watch your work come to life in landmark projects around the world when you partner with Syska Hennessy Group.  As a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, we specialize in highly technical buildings and the systems that bring them to life.

Our Information and Communication Technology Group (ICT), in our Boston, MA office is seeking a Technology Systems Consultant with systems design experience with a focus on the following trades: Telecom/IT/Audio Visual / Security.  This role will support the design and engineering of technology systems for projects across all sectors including Commercial Office, Higher Education, Life Science & Technology, Healthcare, and Aviation.  

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedules and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As a technology systems consultant you will support the design efforts for various project sectors and typologies. You will work closely with other senior consultants and your team supervisor performing calculations and laying out highly technical spaces.  Individuals in this position must demonstrate the ability to progress from basic design work assignments to more complicated and involved projects working in conjunction with a technical team.  Responsible for providing trade specific system design layout (utilizing CAD/BIM); calculations (utilizing appropriate software); and other related design services including coordination with the designs of other trades (architectural and engineering / internal and external) under the guidance of more senior technical staff. 

 Additional Responsibilities: 

• Represent Syska Hennessy Group and work in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.)
• Create designs under minimal supervision of the senior staff.
• Grow to be the lead ITS/Network/Voice/Wireless/RF designer for the Boston office.
• Develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes.
• Establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the senior team member.
• Participate in / Ensure / Oversee the QA/QC process for your work and the work of others.
• Assist senior team members in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, staffing requirements, and project budgets.
• Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspection reports.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and work in close contact with the entire design team.
• Assist the senior staff with processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
• Write engineering proposals under the direction of a senior team member.
• Attend continuing education seminars on technical or professional enhancing topics.
• Work with Syska group on receiving the GROL - general radio operating license.
• Attending continuing education seminars on technical or professional enhancing topics.
• As appropriate, managing CAD/BIM and other technical staff that is assigned for particular project or task as directed by more senior team member.
• Participating in internal and external networking events to generate potential business opportunities.
• Participating in various trade organizations and preparing presentations.
• Conducting business development activities.
• Conducting due diligence reports that comply with group and company standards and procedures.
• Establishing design standards, specifications, and criteria for projects.
• Designing large projects, preparing reports and specifications, and providing a very high level of technical leadership.
• Establishing project budgets and schedules.
• Performing as the lead designer for projects.
• Representing Firm in all interactions with clients, contractors, architects, and other project team members.
• Taking responsibility for the project, addressing any Errors & Omissions issues.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Science or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
• 8+ years of audiovisual, telecom, IT, or security design experience in a variety of markets including critical facilities (data centers, call centers, trading floors, etc.), healthcare, aviation, sports and entertainment, corporate interiors, and educational facilities.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of active network systems and structured cabling design.
• Has general working knowledge of Wi-Fi network and telephony design concepts, generating heat maps, etc.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit preferred.
• Certification such as P.E., ICT certification (PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS-D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP, etc.) required.

Benefits

As an employee with Syska Hennessy Group, you will be part of a global firm with an amazing history! We are committed to being the best, to advancing engineering design practice, and to supporting our clients with integrity. To make all of that happen, we rely on the talent, drive, enthusiasm, and the total job satisfaction of the great people who work here.

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program at Syska Hennessy Group includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Wellness Programs, including flu shots, biometric screenings, and gym discounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and professional development courses
• Professional development incentive bonuses
• Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks
• A Generous Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/parking program
• Monthly business phone stipend
• Half day Friday working from home

At Syska, we promote an environment that is committed to embedding diversity and equality into the core of our business and culture. We empower our employees so they can take ownership for their work and development and strive to continually improve themselves and our firm. Syska is a place where you can build an exceptional career and have a lasting impact on the world.

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