Jr. Technology Designer (2-5 years experience)

Job Description

Salary:

SMMA has an exciting opportunity for a junior-level Technology Designer to join the firms Engineering team, a talented group of designers and problem solvers. This candidate will work on stimulating projects at our Cambridge and Providence offices. Given SMMAs integrated and multidisciplinary composition, the role affords a chance to coordinate and work closely with staff across numerous areas of design expertise and provide exposure to various projects and client types.

The junior-level designer will assist mid and senior level technology designers in the development of telecommunications, security, and audio/visual plans for projects of various types and applications. A balance of technical, communication, and organizational skills is needed for this role as well as an inquiring mind that thrives in an ever-changing technological field.

We offer a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that promotes intellectual and creative growth. Working alongside a project leader, the junior-level telecommunications designer will be encouraged to provide new ideas and share knowledge that will advance each project, the firms mission, and their professional careers.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of mid and/or senior level technology designers this role will develop plans consisting of voice, data, security, and audio/visual designs for commercial, workplace, laboratories, and institutional projects.

Produce plan mark-ups for revisions to Revit and AutoCAD drawings.

Modify details tailored for each project.

Participate in construction administration activities such as reviewing submittals and performing construction punch lists.

Engage in technical discussions with theproject lead or as part of a project team meeting.

Review plans with all disciplines to ensure development of well-coordinated construction documents.

Minimal Qualifications:

Associates Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.

2 - 5 years of experience in designing low voltage systems using Revit and AutoCAD.

Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Fundamental understanding of communications cable infrastructure (e.g., voice, data, security, audio/visual), equipment and applications.

Interest in or eagerly pursuing the Registered Communications Distribution Design (RCDD) certification.

Knowledge or familiarity with applicable telecommunications standards (e.g. ANSI/TIA and BICSI).

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

About the Firm

70 years ago, SMMA pioneered an approach that integrates architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning to turn the most tangled design problems into refined and unexpected answers. Together, our diverse, integrated team of experts works across disciplines, sharing perspectives, inspirations, and ideas. We are bound by mutual trust, aligned by shared values, and united in focus on a single goalour clients goal.

Our work straddles seven markets Development, Government, Higher Education, K-12, Life Sciences, Technology, and Workplacewith the opportunity to work across a wide range of projects and specialisms.

SMMA is a 100% employee-owned company, where every team member is an invested stakeholder. Our collective ownership fuels our passion for excellence, driving us to attract top talent and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Here, your voice matters, your ideas shape our future, and your success directly contributes to our shared growth.

Company Perks

Employee-owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Competitive benefits including paid time-off, company-funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company-paid dental plan, company-paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching

Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)

Mentor/protg program

Educational reimbursement

Licensure and membership reimbursement

Lunch and Learns with internal and external speakers

Please note: SMMA does not offer H-1B visa sponsorship for this position.

Full-time

Hybrid remote