Senior Systems Specialist Technology – Philadelphia

Bala Consulting Engineers•Radnor Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bala Consulting Engineers is hiring an experienced building technology systems designer to work onsite in its Wayne, Pennsylvania office. The position partners with Bala’s enterprise technology team to develop its tri-state offerings and supports project design delivery, business development, and thought leadership. The role focuses on telecommunications and physical security systems across corporate, education, healthcare, and multifamily projects. The Senior Systems Specialist plans, designs, documents, and coordinates building technology systems, particularly telecommunications infrastructure and physical security systems such as access control, video surveillance, and related low-voltage systems. The position supports projects from programming through construction administration, collaborating with architects, MEP engineers, technology stakeholders, and clients to deliver coordinated, code-compliant, and resilient systems. The role also serves as a technical resource across Bala offices, supports quality assurance and quality control, contributes to business development and client relationships, and develops expertise in Bala’s technology deliverables and vertical markets. Full-time roles work in the office and qualify for one remote workday per week.

Requirements

Minimum 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.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC, or similar.
A 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, scope-of-responsibility documents, and other coordination materials.
Serve as a technical resource across Bala offices and interact with other 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, including mission critical and hospitality.
Assist in cultivating relationships in the tri-state area and developing clientele to increase project sales opportunities.
Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events, and act 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 identify areas for subject-matter expertise and alternative service offerings.