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 leader 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.
- Manage project engineers, design engineers and CAD/BIM technicians for building design projects including quality control of the documents.
- Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
- Prepare opinion of probable cost and review construction budget and change orders for building projects.
- 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.
- Must be capable of identifying additional scope during the design phase and construction process and e capable of preparing additional services quotes for Principal review.
- 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 7 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.
- Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
- Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
- (2) Yearly company golf outings.
- Work from home flexibility.
- Work, life balance.
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 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
- Industry certifications such as RCDD, CTS
- Experience with predictive analysis software for acoustics or Wi-Fi (EASE, CATT-Acoustic, Ekahau Site Survey, AirMagnet)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit (CAD/BIM)
- Ability to manage project engineers, design engineers, and CAD/BIM technicians and perform quality control of documents
- Ability to prepare opinion of probable cost and review construction budgets and change orders
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally for site visits, meetings, and construction observations
- Willingness to work extra hours above 40 hours/week when necessary to meet deadlines
- Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, and consultants
What We Do
Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA) is a multi-discipline consulting engineering firm founded in 1993. The company provides structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and technology engineering design services for the building construction industry, specializing in institutional and commercial building design. TBA operates nationwide, delivering creative design solutions and professional project administration to ensure high-quality, efficient outcomes for clients across the United States.
