ICT Senior Designer

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 Chicago office, is seeking a Technology Systems Designer with systems design experience with a focus on one or more of the following trades: Telecom/IT/Audio Visual / Security.  This role will support the engineering of systems for a variety of projects while working closely with clients, client reps, architects, and MEP engineers in creating designs for all kinds of spaces including Critical Facilities, Corporate Interiors, Sports & Entertainment, Healthcare Facilities, Airports, and educational facilities throughout the country.  We are looking for someone with ICT experience in Aviation.

Our dynamic work environment provides the optimal setting to take your engineering career to the next level. From our supportive culture, diverse workforce, and competitive compensation to our flexible work schedule Monday to Thursday in the office for 9 hours and Friday for 4 hours remotely at home and fun social events, it is everything you will need for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

Job Responsibilities

As a technology systems designer, you will support the design efforts on a wide range of projects. You will work closely with senior and supervising consultants 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: 

• Conducts field inspections to determine existing conditions and to coordinate new work then assists Senior team members in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings.
• Coordinates with other disciplines and works in close contact with the entire design team.
• Creates basic designs under the direction of the senior team members, perform CAD/BIM drafting, equipment selections, systems calculations for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation.
• Cross trained in multidisciplinary designs and support design production of drawings, calculations, research, reports, analysis, and specification.
• Has a basic understanding of network connectivity, LAN, WAN fundamentals and other ICT trades fundamentals.
• Has a basic understanding of Wi-Fi infrastructure, WAPs, controllers.
• Learns and experts drawing organization and company standards.
• Supports the design and engineering efforts of systems for new installations, system retrofits, system replacement and system upgrades for a wide variety of projects and project types
• Takes ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments. 
• Assists senior team member in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, resource requirements and project budgets. 
• Assists the senior team member in processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
• Begins to establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the senior team member.
• Creates basic designs with little supervision of the senior staff and creates medium to complex designs under direction of senior staff. Develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes.
• Participates in / Ensure / Oversee QA/QC process for your work and the work of others.
• Performs construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspections reports.
• Represents Syska Hennessy Group and works 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.)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology. 
• 3.5+ years of relevant experience. 
• Experience with the MS Office 360 including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Bluebeam and other business software desirable. 
• Demonstrates ability to use CAD/Revit for system layout and spatial coordination of production of detailed drawings generally.
• Exhibits basic understanding of the practical application of LEED principles to our building designs.
• Possesses ability to pass the PE exam or relevant ICT certifications. 
• Possesses basic understanding of proper system selection

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, 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 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, and 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 of 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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