ICT Senior Consultant
About The Position
Syska Hennessy Group, a global leader in consulting, engineering, and commissioning services, is seeking a Senior Technology Systems Consultant for their Information and Communication Technology Group (ICT) in the Chicago, IL office. This role focuses on systems design with expertise in Telecom/IT/Audio Visual/Security, supporting projects nationwide. The consultant will work closely with clients, architects, and MEP engineers on designs for various spaces including Critical Facilities, Corporate Interiors, Sports & Entertainment, Healthcare Facilities, Airports, and educational facilities. Experience in ICT for Aviation is particularly sought. The company offers a dynamic work environment with a supportive culture, diverse workforce, competitive compensation, and a flexible work schedule (Monday-Thursday in-office, 9 hours/day; Friday remote, 4 hours/day).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Science or Technical discipline or equivalent relevant work experience
- 8+ years of audiovisual, telecom, IT, or security design experience in a variety of markets including critical facilities (data centers, call centers, trading floors, etc.), 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, generating heat maps, etc.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit preferred
- Certification such as P.E., ICT certification (PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS-D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, PMP, etc.) required
Nice To Haves
- Has a basic understanding of network connectivity, LAN, WAN fundamentals
- Has a basic understanding of WiFi infrastructure, WAPs, controllers
Responsibilities
- Support design efforts on a wide range of projects, working closely with senior and supervising consultants.
- Perform calculations and lay out highly technical spaces.
- Progress from basic design work to more complicated projects with a technical team.
- Provide trade-specific system design layout (CAD/BIM), calculations, and related design services.
- Coordinate designs with other trades (architectural, engineering, internal, and external) under guidance.
- Create basic designs with minimal supervision and medium to complex designs under direction.
- Develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for various projects.
- Conduct field inspections to determine existing conditions and coordinate new work.
- Assist in the preparation of due diligence, feasibility, gap analysis, and other technical reports and drawings.
- Establish system application, design, and operational parameters/sequences under direction.
- Participate in/Ensure/Oversee QA/QC processes for own work and others' work.
- Assist senior team members with project scheduling, manpower, and budget requirements.
- Perform construction administration and field investigation tasks, including detailed inspection reports.
- Assist senior team members in processing RFIs, Change Orders, Bulletins, and Addenda.
- Master drawing organization format and company standards.
- Cross-train on multidisciplinary designs and support design production (drawings, calculations, research, reports, analysis, specifications).
- Represent Syska Hennessy Group and interact effectively with internal design teams, external clients, and consultants.
- Coordinate with other disciplines and work closely with the entire design team.
- Other duties as assigned by Management.
Benefits
- Robust, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental benefit plans
- 401(k) plan with a generous employer matching program
- Training and professional development courses
- Professional development incentive bonuses
- Dynamic Employee Resource Groups
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
- Transit/parking employer stipend
- ½ day work from home Fridays all year long
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
