Telecommunications & Security Design Consultant - Philadelphia

Job Description

Job Description

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. 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.

We are seeking a Telecommunications & Physical Security Design Consultant for our Wayne, PA office supporting the function enterprise-wide.

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.

Responsibilities include:

Provide project and design management of Bala’s structured cabling, physical security and audiovisual projects, for a range of vertical markets including education, multifamily, corporate, hospitality, data center and other markets.

• Assist and lead in the creation of project deliverables including:
  • Schematic design reports
  • Revit and AutoCAD based drawing packages
  • Audiovisual equipment lists, specifications and budgets
  • Audiovisual system diagrams
  • Mounting details, rack and control room layouts
  • Field reports and punch lists
• Provide value across Bala offices as a technical resource.
• In support of technology group designs, interact with Bala’s other practice groups, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, commissioning and sustainability
• Assist in staffing schedules and workload management
• Perform quality control and acceptance on projects.
• Support other project and design managers on group deliverables.
• Assist Bala’s leadership to cultivate and support client relationships.
• Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events and act as an external subject matter expert.
• Assist is lead generation, project scoping, and participate in interviews and marketing presentations.
• Collaborate with Technology Group managers to evaluate project sales, profitability, staffing and overhead goals and costs.

Desired skills and experience:

• Multi-discipline design experience with a focus on at least two of the following: Structured Cabling, Access Control/Video Surveillance, Audiovisual, IoT/Building Systems Integration, Enterprise Technology Strategy, Distributed Antenna/Emergency Radio Systems, Wi-Fi/Network Design, Datacenter Design.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
• Industry Certification in at least one focus area (RCDD, PSP).
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in commercial technology consultancy, across a variety of verticals. 10+ years preferred.
• Strong deliverable, project and people management skills.
• Recent subject matter expertise or thought leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or participation in standards bodies.
• Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.

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

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