POSITION SPECIFICATION

*Position *Senior Technology Designer - Commercial

*Organization *KFI Engineers (KFI)

*Reporting Relationship *Director of Electrical Engineering, Commercial

*Website  *http://www.kfiengineers.com/{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. 

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with eight regional offices and a team of over 250 professionals, we have a people-first culture that offers opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

*POSITION OVERVIEW *

The Senior Technology Designer plays a key role in the successful execution of projects.   Reporting to the Director of Electrical Engineering this individual will provide technical and engineering excellence, as well as successful delivery of work to our customers. The Senior Technology Designer is responsible for a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring expectations are clearly communicated and managed -- both externally and internally. The successful candidate will also contribute to a dynamic team environment by being proactive, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, and modeling a highly collaborative working environment.  This person will also actively support the business development process, through the writing of proposals and meeting with prospective and current customers.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Designs one or more of the following: voice/data telecommunications cabling infrastructure, outside plant infrastructure, audio/visual systems, paging/mass notification systems, digital signage, card access security, CCTV security (IP cameras), video management, and video storage. 

Prepares engineering documents and equipment specifications to meet contracted scope of work and to ensure application of telecommunications, audio/visual, security, and networking principles (e.g. RCDD, CTS, CPP/PSP, etc.). 

Maintains strong knowledge of Design Standards (e.g. RCDD, TIA/EIA, CPTED, CPP, PSP, NEC, NFPA, etc.).

Develops estimates for assigned scope of work and is accountable for ensuring we stay within scope.

Creates project plans and schedules for execution of work.

May serve as project manager for complete technology-based projects, when assigned.

Actively manages assigned projects, driving them to completion. This will require a combination of strong delegation and follow-up, combined with personal execution of work as needed.

Supports the business development process through input to proposals, meeting and interviewing with prospective customers, etc 

Provides work direction to other team members, including subcontractors, as assigned.

Approves final equipment selections and drawing submittals.

Provides technical and engineering support to other departments/disciplines.

Possess/maintain a basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Structural Engineering const