ICT Senior Consultant

Syska Hennessy Group•Washington, DC

1d•$100,713 - $146,069

About The Position

Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an ICT Senior Consultant with security-focused system design experience for its Information and Communication Technology Group in the New York office. The position supports engineering and design work across a variety of projects, collaborating with clients, client representatives, architects, MEP engineers, and other members of the design team. Projects may include critical facilities, corporate interiors, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, airports, and educational facilities throughout the country. The consultant develops trade-specific system designs and layouts, performs calculations, prepares specifications and system narratives, and coordinates designs with other disciplines. The role involves progressing from basic assignments to more complex projects with a technical team, working under senior staff guidance where appropriate. Responsibilities also include quality assurance, project coordination, construction administration, field investigations, and client and consultant interaction. The position may involve managing CAD/BIM and technical staff as appropriate. Syska describes a collaborative work environment, flexible schedules, social events, and a benefits package supporting employees’ professional goals and personal priorities. The listed Washington, DC salary range is $100,713–$146,069 USD; actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, competencies, and local labor costs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Science, or a technical discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
At least 8 years of audiovisual, telecom, IT, or security design experience.
Experience across a variety of markets, including critical facilities such as data centers, call centers, and trading floors; healthcare; aviation; sports and entertainment; corporate interiors; and educational facilities.
Proficiency in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Knowledge of active network systems and structured cabling design.
General working knowledge of Wi-Fi network and telephony design concepts, including generating heat maps.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Revit or Revit 360.
Professional or industry certification such as P.E., PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS-D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or PMP.

Responsibilities

Support design efforts on a wide range of projects, progressing from basic assignments to more complicated projects in conjunction with a technical team.
Provide trade-specific system design layouts using CAD/BIM, perform calculations using appropriate software, and provide related design services.
Coordinate designs with architectural and engineering trades, both internal and external.
Represent Syska Hennessy Group and interact effectively with internal design teams, clients, owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, vendors, and other consultants.
Create designs under minimal supervision of senior staff.
Develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for projects of varied types and sizes.
Establish system application, design, and operational parameters and sequences under the direction of a senior team member.
Participate in, ensure, or oversee QA/QC for the employee’s work and the work of others.
Assist senior team members in determining project scheduling and staffing requirements and project budgets.
Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks, including field inspections and detailed inspection reports.
Coordinate with other disciplines and maintain close contact with the entire design team.
Assist senior staff with processing RFIs, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
Manage CAD/BIM and other technical staff as appropriate.
Write engineering proposals under the direction of a senior team member.
Attend continuing education seminars on technical or professional development topics.