Technology Systems Designer - Entry Level

BSA LifeStructures designs facilities that support, enhance and inspire healing, learning and discovery. Facilities that are LifeStructures. Our integrated disciplinary efforts with visionary healthcare, higher education and research clients achieve measurable outcomes through metrics-driven design solutions. Together, we create inspired solutions that improve lives.

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
  1. 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.
  2. Recommend alterations to the design to improve quality.
  3. Follow applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.
• Multi-discipline coordination
  1. Collaborate with other team members to coordinate drawings.
  2. Support regional studios with low voltage design.
  3. Provide feedback about CAD and Revit content for continuous improvement.
• Project delivery support
  1. Be responsible for all aspects of low-voltage design within designated projects.
  2. Prepare support documents and calculations for engineering analysis, budget analysis, and equipment selection.
  3. Conduct surveys to gather field data.
  4. Prepare drawings, layouts, and other visual aids.
  5. 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.
• 0-3 years related experience in building systems design is preferred.

BSA LifeStructures is an Equal Opportunity Employer.