Technology Designer

At a Glance

Location: Chicago, Naperville, or Rock Island, IL;
Des Moines, IA;
Farmington Hills, MI; or Madison, WI
Discipline: Technology
Markets: Education;
Institutional; MEP
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 50%
Work Schedule: Hybrid and/or remote work schedule available
Sponsorship: Not available

• Assist in the design and analysis of IT structured cabling, audio/video, security, and other low-voltage building systems.
• Utilize engineering software and tools to create detailed designs, specifications, and calculations according to code requirements and IMEG standards.
• Interact with clients to understand their needs, gather project requirements, and communicate technical information effectively.
• Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
• Work as part of a project team to support the execution of consulting projects.
• Assist in project planning and scheduling tasks to meet project deadlines and objectives.
• Assist with documenting design decisions and instructions from clients while monitoring project design progress.
• Analyze low to medium complexity engineering tasks and propose innovative solutions, collaborating with senior engineers and consultants to develop practical and efficient solutions.
• Work within the project's monetary budget and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and client expectations.
• Participate in IMEG quality control processes to ensure that engineering designs and solutions meet IMEG quality standards, industry standards and client requirements.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in low-voltage technology (ICT) engineering, and contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts within IMEG.
• Prioritize safety in all aspects of engineering work, identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with low-voltage technology ICT systems, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, architects, and project managers, to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Building Information Modeling (BIM) or Engineering preferred

• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting or construction industry

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts involved in the production of technical plans and specifications
• Strong technical and analytical skills including knowledge of principles relating to electrical voltage and current, digital and analog signals, basic IT networking topologies and protocols, as it relates to electrical low-voltage systems design for buildings
• Knowledge of industry standard engineering software and tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
• Basic knowledge in the use of BIM software
• Ability to clearly communicate in both oral and written communication to individuals or groups
• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have the ability to travel up to 50%, including local, domestic, and international travel as needed for business purposes, which may include overnight stays and/or air travel

• Core technology-engineering team, especially strong in healthcare, government, and institutional communications / security / AV systems.
• Healthcare technology, including hospitals, clinics, and EHRM-related scopes
• Federal and VA / USPS / military / airport technology programs
• Telecom, AV, security, and acoustics
• Recent work includes US Dept of Veterans Affairs / Syracuse, NY / EHRM Infrastructure Upgrades, Government / VA, and Texas Children's Hospital / Houston, TX / Supply Chain Warehouse, Healthcare / Technology.

We put people at the center of who we are, creating positive outcomes for people, communities, and our planet. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member shares in that mission as an owner.

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