Description
Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm, is looking for a Senior Technology Designer. We are open to hiring the right candidate in one of our three offices: Atlanta, Georgia, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina, or Jacksonville, Florida.
What makes working at Newcomb & Boyd so rewarding:
You’ll design high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design. From groundbreaking research labs to innovative learning environments, you will help create facilities for the world’s top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. As a firm that has been in business over 100 years, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts.
Responsibilities
- Design of complex technology systems including structured cabling, indoor and outside-plant pathways, electronic security systems, audio-visual systems, intelligent building systems, telecommunications grounding, nurse call, and other systems.
- Lead the technology design from project inception through completion.
- Mentor junior designers by providing guidance on the technical aspects of the design.
- Conduct QC on the work of others.
- Coordinate and collaborate with our MEP teams, architectural clients, building owners, and construction managers.
- Attend meetings with clients and other stakeholders, and consult on technology systems to obtain project requirements.
- Prepare 2 and 3-dimensional construction documents using Revit, and prepare Division 27 and 28 specifications.
- Perform Contract Administration duties including site visits, submittal review, and contractor assistance.
- Remain current on emerging building technology systems through coordination with vendors and manufacturers, and attendance at conferences, seminars, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrates proficiency with Revit.
- Demonstrates a high-level understanding of building technology systems.
Knowledge and adherence to applicable codes and standards (NFPA, TIA, BICSI, IEEE) and familiarity of related standards (AVIXA, ASIS). - Ability to design and manage large, complex building technology systems.
- Possess a solid technical base with desire to learn, lead, and grow into a leadership position within the firm.
- Experience with Project management of various building types including healthcare, higher education, science and technology, workplace, and many others.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate well in writing as well as verbally. - Interpersonal communication skills with clients and project stakeholders to collaborate on projects and achieve consensus.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or technology related discipline is preferred.
- RCDD required.
- Five+ (5+) years’ experience in the architectural engineering industry designing and project managing large and complex building technology systems.
Be a Part of Our Team
In addition to technology design, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the design of MEP systems with the integration of additional services including commissioning, acoustics, audio-visual, building automation, theatre systems, security, and lighting design. Our portfolio comprises work across many market sectors, including aviation, civic & cultural, corporate, government, health care, academic, science & technology, and sports.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.
Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.
