Technology Designer

About Salas O'Brien

At Salas O’Brien, we are engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. We are 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 (Hybrid or Remote)

This position provides technical and design services in support of technology design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients.

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 submittents, 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 (hybrid or remote)

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.

Key skills/competency

• Technology Design
• Telecommunications Systems
• Audio Visual Systems
• Electronic Security Systems
• Structured Cabling
• Revit
• AutoCAD
• TIA Standards
• Construction Drawings
• Project Management