Turner construction

Technology Designer

Turner construction • $125K — $195K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 4 years of industry experience as a practicing engineer
  • Professional Engineer license desired
  • Highly desired certifications include RCDD, DCDC, CTS, CTS-D, APP, PSP, CPP, CCNA, CCNP
  • Strong understanding of structural mechanics and engineering principles

Responsibilities

  • Conduct analysis of low voltage systems for network communications and security
  • Perform technical reviews of project designs and construction feasibility
  • Evaluate project documentation for compliance and deliverables
  • Propose design optimization solutions to mitigate risks
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to enhance design understanding
  • Develop technical documentation and present optimization solutions
  • Assist in resolving project non-conformances and operational issues

Benefits

  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development
  • Potential relocation assistance for eligible candidates
  • Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
  • Exposure to diverse projects across all design and construction phases
  • Engagement with industry innovations and best practices
Full Job Description
Division:
Headquarters

Project Location(s):
New York, NY 10001 USA

Minimum Years Experience:
4

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Experienced

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Conduct technology systems analysis of low voltage systems and processes for network communications, security, audiovisual, and other special systems for specific market verticals to mitigate potential design risks, identify and solve construction challenges.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform technical reviews related to technology work (network communications, security, audiovisual, and other special
    systems for specific market verticals) of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity
    takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
  • Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and
    deliverables as it relates to technology work.
  • Review and assess project documentation such as basis of design documents (BOD), drawings, specifications, reports,
    submittals, and shop drawings.
  • Review documents for code compliance with local and/or national code requirements and implement industry recognized standards and guidelines.
  • Propose potential solutions to design and/or construction team for design optimization, risk mitigation strategies,
    constructability, coordination improvements, and offer sustainability and resiliency options related to technology work.
  • Review and provide guidance for project non-conformances and operational issues.
  • Establish constructive and effective relationships and collaborate with internal/external project stakeholders to facilitate
    understanding and influence design and project development.
  • Generate optimization opportunities for pursuits and execution of design-build and design-bid-build system projects.
  • Partner with linked design disciplines (e.g., Geotechnical, Structural, Building Envelop, Code-compliance, Architectural,
    MEFP, Sustainability/Resiliency, Vertical transportation, Acoustics) to improve coordination of design concepts.
  • Develop TEG Talks, A3s, Case Studies, Optimization Solutions, Quality Control whitepapers and other technical
    documentation and participate in TEG-led informational presentations.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


  • Qualifications:
    • Bachelor in Science Degree from accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering and 4 years of industry experience as practicing Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
    • Professional Engineer license desired
    • Possess one or more of the following credentials, highly desired:
      - Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
      - Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)
      - Certified Technology Specialist (CTS, CTS-D)
      - Accredited Security Professional (APP, PSP, CPP)
      - Certified Cisco Network Associate or Professional (CCNA, CCNP)
    • Steadfast understanding of structural mechanics and structural engineering principles, required
    • Think and write in highly structured, detailed, and analytical manner with creativity to develop specialized solutions and
      anticipating potential challenges and opportunities, required
    • Enjoy working in professional interdisciplinary team environment
    • Design experience with diverse projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus across technology/Low Voltage systems elements
    • Experience with peer reviews and/or due diligence studies
    • Knowledgeable of U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
    • Experience using collaboration software (i.e.,Bluebeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g., Navisworks,
      AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp)
    • Effective and clear verbal and written communication skills
    • Peer reviews and/or due diligence studies experience
    • Demonstrate commitment to continue to develop in area of expertise and awareness of industry innovations
    • Knowledge of Technology products and costs
    • Continued development of expertise and awareness of innovations in the industry
    • Travel required

    Physical Demands:
    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
    essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop,
    kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The
    employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by
    this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly
    required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The
    employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must
    regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
    Work Environment:
    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
    essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
    essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The
    noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the
    employee occasionally works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high
    precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of elec trical shock. The noise in the work
    environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies,
    procedures, and applicable laws
    The annual salary range for this role in the NYC area is $125,000-$195,000. Final compensation within this range is determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, including skills, experience, certifications, and location. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.


About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
Learn more about Turner construction
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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