Director of Technology Design

At Salas O'Brien we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Our Charlotte, NC office is looking for a Director of Technology Design to provide leadership for technical and design services. You and your team will support building design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients.

You and your team will be working on Voice/Data structured cabling systems, Audio/Visual presentation and conferencing systems, wireless systems including Wi-Fi, public safety distribution systems, access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee in the design effort on large and small projects
• Perform complex analysis, calculations, design, evaluation and inspection for a specific area of technical expertise which includes Telecommunications, Audio/Visual, and Electronic Security Systems to support project objectives.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to complete construction drawings. Also, use Revit as an engineering tool to design the electronic communication systems including device and equipment layouts, schedules, details, riser diagrams, etc.
• Review project requirements and specifications and confer with other disciplines and managers to determine assistance required in plan preparation, evaluation of project conditions, design changes and reports.
• Front-facing to clients. Perform client and project needs assessments, determine and discuss potential solutions, and ensure satisfactory customer service. Also, attend project meetings to present design concepts and make adjustments to meet client requirements.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to team members, management, and clients in a clear and logical manner.
• Complete design tasks by detailing the scope of work, conducting the analysis, inspecting the site, reviewing the requirements to assure the quality of the assigned task.
• Coordinate or perform field work to gather data and materials.
• Perform research to support project tasks
• Review and interpret data to prepare complex analyses and reports
• Maintain a working knowledge of government, military and industry design criteria and standards.
• Perform quality control procedures such as reviewing project deliverables prior to client submissions also performing an internal technical review of other engineer's designs.
• Create a good line of communication with both internal and external customers.
• Edit and review technical specifications and prepare a written narrative as part of the project deliverables.
• Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFI's and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.
• Assist with preparing design fees for project manager or contractors as required as part of proposal or RFP process.
• Develop new approaches to solve problems identified during project/production activities.

Required Experience:

• BS in Engineering preferred, but not required
• RCDD certification is required
• OSP, PSP, CTS-D and/or DCDC Certifications are preferred but not required
• 10+ years of experience with the following systems: Voice/Data structured cabling systems, Audio/Visual presentation and conferencing systems, wireless systems including Wi-Fi, public safety distribution systems, access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance systems
• Extensive knowledge of TIA standards
• Effective visual/verbal communication skills are essential. Candidate should possess a proficient understanding of interrelationships among design/engineering disciplines, clients, and constructors.
• Familiarity with government, client, and industry local codes, regulations, and standards governing design and construction projects
• Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to be self-motivated and to research and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines
• Complete work in efficient and accurate manner
• Ability to train, mentor and supervise junior designers
• Must be able to travel to project meetings, interface with clients, and speak confidently about telecommunications and special systems design.

Location: Onsite in Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $130-150K based on experience

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

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