Description

Our firm is seeking one to two mid/senior-level Technology Project Engineer(s) and Project Manager(s) for our Ohio offices located in Richfield and Columbus. The position provides technology engineering consultation and design services for the building construction industry. The candidate must be capable of the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional, retail, and commercial building projects.

Job Duties:

• Design of datacom and low voltage systems, such as:
  • Structured Cabling, including copper and fiber
  • Wired and Wireless Networks
  • VoIP Telephone
  • Commercial and Professional A/V
  • CATV Distribution
  • Sound Reinforcement
  • Access Control & Intrusion Detection
  • Video Surveillance
  • Distributed Antenna Systems
• Prepare calculations and well-coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, clear, efficient, and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Conduct pre-design building observations to assess existing condition of technology systems and provide recommendations.
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre-design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.
• Stay up to date with the latest IT trends and emerging technologies by attending industry conferences, taking online classes, being active in professional organizations, etc.

Requirements

Technology Project Engineer: Minimum 3 years experience in the design of Datacom and Low Voltage Systems.

Technology Project Manager: Minimum 7 years experience in the design of Datacom and Low Voltage Systems.

• Higher-education degree preferred (Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering or Electronic Technology or an Associate’s degree in a Telecommunications field).
• Industry certifications such as RCDD, CTS are a plus.
• Experience with predictive analysis software for acoustics preferred, such as EASE, CATT-Acoustic, or for Wi-Fi, Ekahau Site Survey, or AirMagnet.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Benefits: 401K, 401K Matching, Free vision insurance, Free Dental Insurance, Free Short-Term Disability, Free Long-Term Disability, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Professional development assistance

Thorson Baker + Associates offers flexible working hours:

• 8 hours Monday-Friday
• 8.5 hours Monday-Thursday with 6-hour Fridays
• 9 hours Monday-Thursday with 4-hour Fridays