Senior Systems Specialist Technology – Washington DC Metro Area

Bala consulting Engineers•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers is hiring an experienced building technology systems designer to work onsite in its Arlington, Virginia office. The role partners with Bala’s enterprise technology team to develop its offerings across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The specialist focuses on telecommunications and physical security systems for corporate, education, healthcare, and multifamily projects, while supporting project delivery, business development, and thought leadership. The position plans, designs, documents, and coordinates building technology systems, especially telecommunications infrastructure and physical security systems such as access control and video surveillance. It supports projects from programming through construction administration and works with architects, MEP engineers, technology stakeholders, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant, and resilient systems. The role also contributes technical expertise across Bala’s offices and vertical markets, supports quality assurance and quality control, and assists with marketing and business development in the DMV region. Bala is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, with offices in New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Full-time roles work in the office and qualify for one day of remote work.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in technology design or operations.
Strong people management skills.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering, design, or management discipline, or a history of continuing education and certification in technology design for the built environment.
Industry certification such as BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC, or similar.

Nice To Haves

History of thought leadership through formal writing, presentations, and/or participation in standards bodies.

Responsibilities

Design and document telecommunications systems, including structured copper and fiber cabling, equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, pathways, backbone and horizontal distribution, and carrier demarcation.
Coordinate with service providers on telecommunications systems.
Design physical security systems, including electronic access control, video surveillance/CCTV, intercoms, intrusion detection, and related subsystems.
Coordinate with Bala’s Audiovisual team.
Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
Interface with clients and attend project meetings and site visits.
Develop systems budgets, scopes of responsibility, and other coordination materials.
Provide technical support across Bala offices and interact with practice groups on vertical-market strategic issues.
Provide QA/QC on technology-related projects.
Assist project managers with design and documentation across Bala’s vertical markets.
Assist in cultivating DMV-area relationships and developing local clientele to increase project sales opportunities.
Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events, and serve as an external subject matter expert.
Assist with generating leads, writing proposals, and participating in interviews and marketing presentations.
Become proficient in creating Bala technology deliverables, including drawing creation in REVIT and AutoCAD.
Maintain current certifications, pursue learning opportunities and additional credentials that support Bala’s vertical-market goals, and develop subject-matter expertise and alternative service offerings.