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ICT Senior Designer

Syska Hennessy Group

The Role

Overview

Design and engineer AV/ICT systems for diverse projects, using CAD/BIM and calculations.

Key Responsibilities

  • bim drafting
  • system layouts
  • field inspection
  • qa/qc
  • construction admin
  • rfi management

Tasks

-Creates basic designs with little supervision of the senior staff and creates medium to complex designs under direction of senior staff. Develop specifications, system narratives and system layouts for a variety of projects and project sizes. -Begins to establish system application, design, and operational parameters / sequences under the direction of the senior team member. -Conducts field inspections to determine existing conditions and to coordinate new work then assists Senior team members in preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis and other technical reports and drawings. -Represents Syska Hennessy Group and works in close contact with and effectively interact with the internal design team as well as external clients and consultants (including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, etc.) -Participates in / Ensure / Oversee QA/QC process for your work and the work of others. -Performs construction administration and field investigation tasks for assigned projects including conducting field inspections and subsequent detailed inspections reports. -Assists the senior team member in processing RFI’s, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda. -Takes ownership of completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of the work assignments. -Assists senior team member in the on-going determination of project scheduling requirements, resource requirements and project budgets. -Creates basic designs under the direction of the senior team members, perform CAD/BIM drafting, equipment selections, systems calculations for a variety of projects and project sizes to begin to understand architectural engineering design and documentation. -Coordinates with other disciplines and works in close contact with the entire design team. -Supports the design and engineering efforts of systems for new installations, system retrofits, system replacement and system upgrades for a wide variety of projects and project types

Requirements

  • audio visual
  • ms office
  • revit
  • network
  • pe exam
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-3.5+ to 7 years of relevant experience focusing: Audio Visual. -Experience with the MS Office 360 including: Word, Outlook, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Bluebeam and other business software desirable. -Possesses basic understanding of proper system selection. -Has a basic understanding of network connectivity, LAN, WAN fundamentals and other ICT trades fundamentals. -Has a basic understanding of Wi-Fi infrastructure, WAPs, controllers. -Demonstrates ability to use CAD/Revit for system layout and spatial coordination of production of detailed drawings generally. -Possesses ability to pass the PE exam or relevant ICT certifications. -Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University in Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Technology. -Learns and experts drawing organization and company standards. -Cross trained in multidisciplinary designs and support design production of drawings, calculations, research, reports, analysis, and specification. -Exhibits basic understanding of the practical application of LEED principles to our building designs.

Benefits

-Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy -Training and professional development courses -½ day work from home Fridays all year long -Professional development incentive bonuses -Transit/parking employer stipend -Dynamic Employee Resource Groups -401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program -Robust, comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans

The Company

About Syska Hennessy Group

-Two mechanical engineers launched a firm that would define MEP systems for iconic high‑rise structures. -Over nearly a century, it has grown into a global powerhouse integrating consulting, engineering, commissioning, and ICT services. -Typical assignments include mission‑critical data hubs, airports, hospitals, universities, museums, and corporate campuses. -Specialists design mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, lighting, AV, telecom, security, and vertical‑transport systems. -Standout facts include pioneering air‑conditioning in the Frick Collection, river‑water cooling for the UN HQ, and designing the Lincoln Center.

Sector Specialisms

Commercial

Healthcare

Industrial

Energy

Infrastructure

Institutional

Fire/Life Safety

Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Architectural Lighting

Vertical Transportation

Commissioning

Sustainability and Decarbonization

Building Systems

Water Resources

Government

Residential

Hospitality

Educational

Mechanical

Electrical

Plumbing

Electronic Security

Fire Suppression

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)