Technology Designer

Smith Seckman Reid • Houston, TX

99d

About The Position

A leading comprehensive engineering design and consulting firm, SSR provides innovative solutions for clients with facility and infrastructure challenges. To achieve client needs, SSR has multiple locations across the US. Working with a diverse group of individuals in a variety of markets, our team of experts partner with our clients to deliver advanced solutions that last. SSR is committed to providing opportunities and benefits to colleagues that promote living fully. Through various competitive benefits and programs available, SSR supports the health, well-being, and personal growth of its employees. SSR offers benefit options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account, 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs. SSR is a 2019 A/E/C Building a Better World Award Winner which recognizes our commitment to community outreach and improvement. We feel that SSR is a great place, but don't take our word for it, See what our colleagues are saying at www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr. Why Choose SSR? Look at our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn pages to discover more. We are Certified "Great Place to Work" http://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/1001559.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or relevant degree OR four years of relevant experience (e.g. design, application, and/or administration of low voltage systems).
• General knowledge and understanding of industry specific software (i.e., Revit and AutoCAD).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• General knowledge and understanding of technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Learns to understand industry standards, company technical policies and procedures, and technology systems during the execution of projects for clients.
• Observes and learns the industry standards and practices of design analyses using industry software.
• Routinely produces designs using Revit and/or CADD.
• Assists the design team in the coordination of project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, provide input for operating procedures, and provide technical information.
• Observes and learns the information used by Technology Consultants to develop man-hour budgets.
• Under supervision, assists in the execution of design processes and analysis on assigned projects and requests assistance from technology staff when needed.
• Learns how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility.
• Accompanies technology staff in client meetings and performing project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress based on design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports.
• Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Generous contribution to employee-owned Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with matching up to the full IRS maximum
• Tuition reimbursement
• Variety of other employee incentives and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree