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Telecommunications & Security Design Engineer - Philadelphia

Bala Consulting Engineers
Full-time
On-site
Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States


Bala Consulting Engineers is a 200-person engineering firm headquartered in Wayne, PA with full-service offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD, and Washington, DC. As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

We are seeking a Telecommunications & Physical Security Design Engineer for our Wayne, PA office supporting the function enterprise-wide.

Bala is a dynamic growth-oriented company, built on relationships with our clients, staff, and industry partners. At Bala you will enjoy an exceptional employee experience that results in a successful career based on collaboration, leadership and personal development. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide project and design management of Bala’s audiovisual, structured cabling and physical security projects, for a range of vertical markets including education, multifamily, corporate, hospitality, data center and other markets. 
  • Assist and lead in the creation of project deliverables including: 
    • Schematic design reports 
    • Revit and AutoCAD based drawing packages 
    • Audiovisual equipment lists, specifications and budgets 
    • Audiovisual system diagrams 
    • Mounting details, rack and control room layouts 
    • Field reports and punch lists 
  • Provide value across Bala offices as a technical resource. 
  • In support of technology group designs, interact with Bala’s other practice groups, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, commissioning and sustainability 
  • Assist in staffing schedules and workload management
  • Perform quality control and acceptance on projects. 
  • Support other project and design managers on group deliverables.
  • Assist Bala’s leadership to cultivate and support client relationships.
  • Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events and act as an external subject matter expert. 
  • Assist is lead generation, project scoping, and participate in interviews and marketing presentations.
  • Collaborate with Technology Group managers to evaluate project sales, profitability, staffing and overhead goals and costs.

 Desired skills and experience:

  • Multi-discipline design experience with a focus on at least two of the following: Structured Cabling, Access Control/Video Surveillance, Audiovisual, IoT/Building Systems Integration, Enterprise Technology Strategy, Distributed Antenna/Emergency Radio Systems, Wi-Fi/Network Design, Datacenter Design.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
  • Industry Certification in at least one focus area (RCDD, PSP).
  • Minimum of 5 years prior experience in commercial technology consultancy, across a variety of verticals. 10+ years preferred. 
  • Strong deliverable, project and people management skills.
  • Recent subject matter expertise or thought leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or participation in standards bodies.
  • Proficiency with Revit design software with at least 1 year experience of formal design use.

As a multi-discipline engineering firm, Bala is a leader in innovative designs for building systems in High Rise, Mission Critical, Multi-Unit Housing, Commercial Office, Higher Education, Transportation, Adaptive Reuse and Life Science facilities. 

Bala offers comprehensive benefits:

Bala’s compensation package includes a rich benefits package along with market competitive salary structure. Our culture creates an environment where relationships thrive and careers flourish. 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
  • 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
  • Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
  • Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
  • Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Full-time roles work in office and qualify for one day remote work

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Accepting resumes from candidates only. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Bala Consulting Engineer’s HR/Recruiting Department to submit resumes. This approval must be in the form of a valid fully executed contract for service as well as a request to submit candidates to a specific job opening. Bala Consulting Engineers will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place, or for positions for which candidates have not been specifically requested.

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