Senior Systems Specialist, Technology

Bala Consulting Engineers

Senior Systems Specialist designing telecommunication and security systems for Bala Consulting Engineers. Responsible for design, documentation, and coordination of building technology systems.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and document telecommunications systems, including: Structured cabling (copper and fiber)
Equipment rooms, MDF/IDF layouts, and pathways
Backbone and horizontal distribution
Carrier demarcation and service provider coordination
Design physical security systems, including: Electronic access control systems
Video surveillance / CCTV systems
Intercoms, intrusion detection, and related subsystems
Coordination with Bala’s Audiovisual team
Develop system concepts, basis-of-design narratives, and performance criteria aligned with client IT and security standards.
Interface with clients, attend project meetings and site visits.
Develop systems budgets, scope of responsibility documents and other coordination materials.
Provide value across the Bala offices as a technical resource.
Interact with other practice groups on vertical market strategic issues.
Provide QA/QC on Technology related projects.
Assist project managers on design and documentation across all of Bala’s vertical markets (mission critical, hospitality, etc.)
Assist in the cultivation of New York area relationships
Participate in marketing and business development meetings, attend industry events and act as an external subject matter expert.
Assist with developing New York area clientele to increase project sales cycle possibilities
Assist with generating leads, writing proposals, and participating in interviews and marketing presentations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Industry certifications (BICSI RCDD, OSP, DCDC or similar)
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering, design or management discipline or history of continuing education and certification on technology design for the built environment.
Strong people management skills
History of thought leadership with formal writing, presentations and/or participation in standards bodies
Minimum 5 years’ experience technology design or operations, 10 years preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance package
401(k) with employer match
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Up to (5) weeks of PTO based on years of experience and (8) paid holidays
8 hours of Volunteer Time Off
Tuition and Licensure Reimbursement
Federal Student Loan Assistance including match up to $5,250 per year
Section 529 Plan (College Saving Plan)
Employee Referral Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

telecommunications systems designstructured cablingequipment room designphysical security systems designelectronic access control systemsvideo surveillance systemsintrusion detection systemssystem concepts developmentperformance criteria developmentQA/QC on technology projects

Soft Skills

people managementclient interactionproject coordinationbusiness developmentthought leadershipformal writingpresentation skillsrelationship cultivationteam collaborationmarketing presentation

Certifications

BICSI RCDDOSPDCDCBachelor’s degree in engineeringMaster’s degree in engineering