Technology Project Engineer

Thorson Baker & Associates Inc•Dublin, OH

20h

About The Position

The position provides technology engineering consultation and design services for the building construction industry. The candidate must be capable of participating as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects. Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future. We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well-being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure. All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

Requirements

Minimum 3 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.
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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
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.
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.