Senior Technology Systems Designer

Are you a technical professional who is passionate about how built environment technologies are planned, designed, and implemented? Do you have interest in enhancing your career by helping to create new experiences by leveraging integrated systems and data within intelligent buildings? If you've led teams in systems thinking, possess experience in the creative application of technology within multiple building types, HGA has an exciting opportunity for a you as a Senior Technology Systems Desinger!

Summary

This is a leadership position for our current HGA Building Technologies team within the Minneapolis office. This position will work directly with the HGA Building Technologies department leadership to manage, evolve, and grow the department.

We recognize that there is a wide range of low voltage building systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in general building technologies with the ability to apply multiple technologies strategically to improve our client's businesses in these market sectors: public, corporate, higher education, arts and culture, science and technology, and healthcare. Typical experience might cover systems such as:

Wired and Wireless Voice and Data Networks
• Audiovisual systems including presentation, digital signage, etc.
• Security systems including access control, video surveillance, duress, etc
• Real Time Locating Systems
• Building Management/Automation Systems

1. Work closely with HGA Principals in prepositioning for potential projects, creating proposals, and participating in project interviews
2. Lead meetings with client leadership and stakeholders to discuss project and technology related goals, concepts, budgets and design details
3. Strategize with internal and external teams to develop current and future technology solutions for application to our client's organizations
4. Work with internal and external teams to develop and implement decision making processes and build consensus around project related decisions
5. Work with client teams to understand current technologies and develop strategies and processes to evaluate and implement new technologies
6. Clearly and concisely communicate technology concepts to technical and non-technical clientele
7. Work to understand our client's business with the ability to strategically introduce technology to improve business outcomes
8. Act as the client-facing Building Technologies lead, guiding and educating client leadership and stakeholders
9. Plan and guide site survey activities to document existing building technology systems
10. Lead internal and external teams in technology visioning sessions to introduce new technologies into client organizations and create technology focused roadmaps for long term implementation
11. Provide an example for the team to emulate in terms of professionalism and design excellence
12. Work with internal team directing designers in design concepts and requirements to complete and deliver documents
13. Direct implementation of standard procedures for project deliverable production, review, and issuance. Perform quality control for deliverables including presentation, packaging, adherence to standards, completeness, and timeliness

• A B.S. degree in Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other applicable design and engineering fields
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the design of Low Voltage Systems including Telecommunications Infrastructure. Knowledge and experience in adjacent building technology systems such as Security Systems - Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intrusion/Duress, Audio/Video Systems, Digital Signage and Paging/Sound Masking Systems is a plus
• BICSI RCDD Certification
• Detail-oriented work ethic
• Professional Engineering license (PE) is preferred
• Willingness to seek and obtain new certifications as needed to perform the role
• Manufacturer certifications in relevant design capabilities and systems/product understanding are a plus
• Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and other applicable BIM related tools and software is a plus

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA's robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $75,600 - $109,900.

HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.

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Equity is a living, breathing part of who we are and what we do at HGA. Our goal is to ensure that every employee brings their authentic self to work, feels a sense of belonging and works collaboratively to support each other.

Sustainability

We are committed to meeting our clients' sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.

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