Job Description
We are searching for a Technology Systems Designer in our Tampa studio.
The purpose of this position is to design a variety of Information Systems and Technology building systems for healthcare, higher education, and research facilities; work alongside the engineers and project managers on development of systems drawings using different software programs; participate in project team meetings with other disciplines; and provide design feedback for engineering analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Systems design according to the local codes and facilities design guidelines
- Perform design specific to the low-voltage systems including telecommunications, nurse call, audio/visual, security/access control, intercom, paging, sound reinforcement, clock, video distribution, and wireless antenna systems.
- Recommend alterations to the design to improve quality.
- Follow applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.
- Multi-discipline coordination
- Collaborate with other team members to coordinate drawings.
- Support regional studios with low voltage design.
- Provide feedback about CAD and Revit content for continuous improvement.
- Project delivery support
- Be responsible for all aspects of low-voltage design within designated projects.
- Prepare support documents and calculations for engineering analysis, budget analysis, and equipment selection.
- Conduct surveys to gather field data.
- Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
- Perform construction site visits with engineer as part of the construction quality assurance process.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with project schedules.
- Promote company reputation through good client relations.
- Assist with BIM standards development at BSA.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Critical Skills and Abilities
- Strong analytical skills: Able to gather relevant data using appropriate methodologies and analyze that data to assist in making design decisions.
- Effective communication skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to read and interpret information.
- Leadership Skills: Able to assume a role of responsibility, as necessary; sets an example for coworkers; empowers associates to make decisions and take personal accountability for decisions.
- High Accuracy and attention to detail: Able to perform work and job function with precision and accuracy; carefully follows the processes; concentrates on details, organizes and maintains a system of records.
- Strategic Thinking: Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; Adapts to changing conditions.
- Design: Creates innovative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; applies design principles.
- Strong Collaboration Skills: Collaborates with others to modify design; demonstrated ability to interact in a positive, respectful manner and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Code and Mathematical knowledge required: Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local building codes and safety laws is preferred.
- Computer skills required: Microsoft Windows environment, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Google: Mail, Calendar, Drive, Apps.
- AutoCAD, Revit, 3D CAD experience preferred
Education/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applicable field is preferred, but not required.
- BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is preferred, but not required.
- 3-6 years related experience in building systems design is preferred.
BSA LifeStructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.