Technology Designer

Technology Designer

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.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Technology Designer- Charlotte, NC 

This position provides technical and design services in support of technology design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. The Technology Designer will be performing telecommunications and special systems DESIGN including structured cabling systems, electronic security systems, and audio-visual systems.  

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the design effort on large and small projects
• Perform complex analysis, calculations, design, evaluation and inspection for telecommunications, audio/visual, and electronic security systems to support project needs.
• Produce design documents (drawings, design narratives, and specifications)
• Review shop drawings and submittals, answer RFI’s and perform site visits as needed during the construction phase.
• Perform research to support project tasks and design choices
• Prepare various reports and meeting minutes
• Manage time and self under the supervision of a department manager
• Ability to interact and work directly with Architects and Owners
• Willingness to travel for projects nationally and internationally

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS in Engineering preferred, but not required
• RCDD certification preferred, but ability and willingness to achieve RCDD is required
• 5-plus years of experience in telecommunications and special systems DESIGN including structured cabling systems, electronic security systems, and audio-visual systems
• Extensive knowledge of TIA standards
• Experience in federal/municipal government, healthcare or aviation preferred but not required
• Must be competent in Revit and AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam software
• Must be able to work as part of a team and balance multiple projects
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently to complete work assignments
• Must be able to travel to a project meeting, interface with clients, and speak confidently about telecommunications and special systems design.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license

Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite) 

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $80-100K USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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.