Technical Design Consultant

Asa technical design consultant, the individual is expected to provide subject matter expertise in design of public safety grade, critical infrastructure facilities and the design and migration of mission critical technology and infrastructure. Supporting projects that focus on the assessment, specifications, design, build, and systems installation of public safety grade facilities, including emergency communications centers (911 centers), emergency operations centers, real time crime centers, and other public safety related facilities.

The role requires a professional commitment to success by embracing and living our core values of Persistence, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Prudence
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• Perform onsite surveys and assessments through data gathering, equipment inspection, tours and stakeholder interviews with a focus on facility design, technical and operational workflows, technology and infrastructure.
• Design public safety facility technology infrastructure that include standards-based redundancy, and geo-diversity, per industry best practices.
• Develop detailed system schematics, and mission critical facility drawings utilizing AutoCAD or Revit, Visio and Blue Beam products.
• Integrate detailed network designs with both technical and office-type furniture layouts.
• Provide budget estimates for facility, technology and infrastructure design elements.
• Perform assessments of and develop recommendations for technology installations to assess compliance with industry codes, grounding/lightning protection, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), International Building Code (IBC), and other industry standards and best practices.
• Perform routine inspections during construction of the facility, installation and commissioning of systems and infrastructure.
• Prepare project documentation job reports, risk and threat assessments, specifications, drawings (formal and informal) and budget reports.
• Work closely with IT resources, vendors, and other technical teams to integrate all systems and infrastructure (security, AV, SCS, other core and non-core systems).
• Knowledge of data center and/or network systems design to include UPS, generator, Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC), data center infrastructure management (DCIM), grounding, raised flooring, etc.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to ensure successful project execution.
• Collaborate with public safety personnel to understand their needs and customize the solutions accordingly.
• Provide technical expertise and recommendations during planning and design phases.
• Plan, coordinate, and report daily work activity to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Conduct analysis, develop reports and presentations, present findings and options to clients and potential clients
• Share technical knowledge and expertise with peers - exchanging ideas, concepts, and processes that create a strong team approach to problem-solving and client solutions
• Coordinate with our business development staff to advance ongoing programs, and proposal statements of work for additional services
• Assure the quality of project deliverables. Deliver projects within client budget guidelines
• Ability to travel 30-40% as necessary
• Support state and local board and subcommittee meetings including preparation and follow-up requirements
• Provide details as needed for Requests for Proposals (RFP), PSAP funding requests and periodic reporting requirements
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Minimum of five years of experience in engineering, IT, construction, or a related field, in a public safety or critical infrastructure environment.
• Proficiency in facility design for critical infrastructure and hardened facilities is highly desirable.
• Experience with reading construction drawings, specifications, codes and standards, and engineering graphics.
• Experience with Procore, BIM 360, Visio, Blue Beam, and AutoCAD/Revit necessary.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, complex technological systems and critical facilities.
• Ability to safely work in a construction environment…