Free account to apply · application completed on Bala consulting Engineers
Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC.
Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership, and personal development.
Bala is hiring an building technology systems designer to work onsite in its Wayne, PA office. The position partners with our existing enterprise technology team to develop our data center offerings which are positioned for growth.
The Systems Specialist – Technology will have a data center telecommunications discipline focus and will be responsible for supporting Bala’s project design & documentation efforts.
The Systems Specialist is responsible for the design, documentation, and coordination of building technology systems, with a focus on telecommunications infrastructure. This role supports projects from programming through construction administration, working closely with architects, MEP engineers, technology stakeholders, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant, and resilient building systems.
Primary Responsibilities include:
* Design and document telecommunications systems, including:
* Structured cabling (copper and fiber)
* Equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, and pathways
* Backbone and horizontal distribution
* Carrier demarcation and service provider coordination
* Coordination with Bala’s Audiovisual & Security teams
* Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
* Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
* Develop scope of responsibility documents and other coordination materials.
* Provide value across the Bala offices as a technical resource.
* Interact with other practice groups on vertical market strategic issues.
* Provide QA/QC on Technology related projects.
* At times, based on workload, assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (education, hospitality, corporate, etc.)
* Personal Skills / Career Growth
* Become proficient in the creation of Bala’s technology deliverables including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD.
* Continue to maintain current certifications.
* Maintain learning opportunities and obtain additional credentials that support Bala’s vertical market goals.
* Identify areas to become a subject matter expert and develop alternative service offerings.
Desired skills and experience:
* Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar) preferred but not required
* Bachelor’s or associates degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Prior experience in the data center market preferred but not required
As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities.
Bala offers comprehensive benefits:
Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish.
* Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
* 401(k) with employer match
* Employer Paid Life Insurance
* Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
* 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
* Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
* Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
* Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
* Employee Referral Program
* Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work
Follow us @balaconsultingengineers on Instagram and LinkedIn
Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.
#LI-Onsite
Google · Waterloo, Ontario
CAD216k–CAD221k / annually
CTI Consulting · Hanover Park, Illinois
NVIDIA · St. David's, St. George's (Remote OK)
$168k–$265k / annually
