Senior Technical Designer, Technology

Leo A Daly LLC•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Senior Technical Designers manage all phases of engineering projects and develop innovative technology engineering solutions — from concept through design to execution – in collaboration with Architects and Engineers. This role is accountable to provide expertise to staff and can be relied upon to make recommendations for technical and design solutions. This role is also accountable to act as a point of contact for client relations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in technology engineering on a variety of project types within the A/E industry which may include, but is not limited to, commercial, healthcare, mission critical and light industrial project types.
Demonstrated practical knowledge of codes and industry standards (BICSI, TIA, ASIS, AVIXA, etc.) with the ability to apply them to real-world, multidisciplinary projects.
Production experience preparing deliverable drawing sets using Revit.
Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal, communication, writing, and presentation skills.
Ability to deal with multiple competing priorities and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preference for Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) or Certified Technology Specialist – Design (CTS-D) credential
Experience with fee estimates for technology engineering work.

Responsibilities

Establishes, designs, and specifies project-appropriate technology systems with a focus on audiovisual systems.
Guides and oversees the work of Project Engineers, EITs, and Designers
Independently attends client meetings and communicates with clients, consultants, contractors, and others during various stages of project development.
Prepares narratives, reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications in accordance with a high degree of quality, yet with regard to project schedule and budget constraints.
Proactively perform cross-discipline discussions and coordination.
Perform quality control of technology documentation, including structured cabling, security, and audiovisual for compliance with codes, standards, and program requirements.
Participate in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFIs, assist in solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess conformance with the design concept.
Mentors and encourages the development of junior professionals and designers.
Assist with marketing and business development efforts including building relationships with key clients and strategic partners, proposal writing, fee estimates, and client interviews.
Travel for marketing and project-related activities will be required.