Technology Systems Specialist - Greater Philadelphia area

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 Structured Cabling and Physical Security systems designer for our Philadelphia 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 and physical security projects, for a range of vertical markets including education, multifamily, corporate, hospitality, data center and other markets. 
• 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 (7) 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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