ICT Senior Consultant
About The Position
Syska Hennessy Group is seeking an ICT Senior Consultant for its Information and Communication Technology Group in the New York office. The role supports the design and engineering of technology systems for projects across a range of markets, with a focus on one or more of telecom, IT, audiovisual, or security. The consultant works with clients, client representatives, architects, MEP engineers, and internal and external design teams on spaces including critical facilities, corporate interiors, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, airports, and educational facilities. The position involves producing trade-specific system layouts using CAD/BIM, performing calculations with appropriate software, coordinating designs with other disciplines, and developing specifications, system narratives, and system layouts. Working with senior and supervising consultants, the consultant progresses from basic design assignments to more complex projects, with the opportunity to create designs under minimal supervision and, as appropriate, manage CAD/BIM and other technical staff. The role also includes construction administration, field investigations, quality assurance and quality control, project coordination, and support for proposals and project planning. Syska describes its work environment as collaborative and supportive, with flexible work schedules, social events, professional development opportunities, and a flexible benefits package. The listed Washington, DC salary range is $100,713–$146,069 USD; actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, competencies, and location-specific 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 across a variety of markets.
- Experience with 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 Engineer (P.E.) license or ICT-related certification, such as PSP, CPP, CTS, CTS-D, RCDD, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, or PMP.
Responsibilities
- Support design efforts for a wide range of technology systems projects, working with senior and supervising consultants.
- Perform calculations and lay out highly technical spaces.
- Provide trade-specific system design layouts using CAD/BIM, calculations using appropriate software, and related design services.
- Coordinate designs with architectural and engineering trades, both internal and external.
- Represent Syska Hennessy Group and interact with internal design teams, clients, and external consultants, including owners, builders, developers, program managers, architects, and vendors.
- Create designs under minimal supervision of senior staff.
- Develop specifications, system narratives, and system layouts for projects of varying 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 personal 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 work closely with the entire design team.
- Assist senior staff with processing RFIs, change orders, bulletins, and addenda.
- Manage CAD/BIM and other technical staff when appropriate.
- Write engineering proposals under the direction of a senior team member.
- Attend continuing education seminars on technical or professional development topics.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefit plans.
- 401(k) plan with employer matching.
- Training and professional development courses.
- Professional development incentive bonuses.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Transit or parking employer stipend.
- Half-day work from home on Fridays year-round.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Social events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
