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TEECOM \u007C We Make Technology Work in Buildings

Do you want to launch or advance a career at the intersection of technology and the built environment? Do you want to work with exceptional engineers to solve complex problems creatively? Do you want to work with clients to take their building experiences to the next level of connectivity, safety, and wow factor? Do you want to join a company that defines the state of the art in its practice, with visionary leadership and in-house research and development? TEECOM is a $40+ million/year consulting engineering firm with an average annual growth rate of 20% over the past 25 years. We make technology work in buildings through strategic consulting, design and engineering, project management, and enterprise support. We work hard in a fast-paced professional remote environment that will challenge you to learn and grow. TEECOM is one of the fastest-growing companies in the San Francisco Bay Area, with additional teams in New York City, the United Kingdom, the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, and Texas. Join us and make TEECOM even better.

About the Position

In the high-level Acoustic Design Engineering role, the Designer III will have well-rounded acoustic design experience, be proficient in their production skills in Revit, and will have a basic understanding of the other disciplines within TEECOM. This individual supports the design process from conceptual design through construction administration. On select projects, the designer will be involved in the process of virtually constructing a building, as well as, documenting the design contract from the construction documents set through record drawing submittals. It is their responsibility to self-manage assigned tasks and to be the go-to person on projects for reviews, modeling, and project documentation. The designer will also ensure effective collaboration and coordination both internally and externally to TEECOM and accuracy on all projects. This individual will take on the technical responsibility of the projects they work on by performing calculations, designing systems, and leading development of deliverables with minimal support from the discipline lead on their projects. They will continue to be mentored in their focus discipline.

The individual will receive thorough instruction through mentorship, hands-on tool training (including Revit), and opportunities to shadow senior level technical staff to learn from their experience.

Impact

Represent TEECOM Values and Guiding Principles: Individual demonstrates that they CARE about clients and fellow team members, adds VALUE, and earns and builds TRUST.

Influence

Lead by Example: Individual sets the example for the team by aligning their actions with their words.
Indirect Mentorship: Individual provides indirect mentorship to anyone who asks questions or needs guidance.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the AEC industry and the design and construction process are a plus.
Delivery of system designs using an engineering approach to produce a well-coordinated set of construction documents within the project budget.

Skills

Organization: Keep track of multiple projects and client and team member requests, often on a last-minute basis with excellent follow-up to assure promises are kept.
Documentation: Accurately and concisely capture discussions in the form of meeting notes. Document design decisions, whether made by external or internal sources. Maintain an accurate project record.
Communication: Conduct business communications in an effective, professional, and concise manner, both verbally and in written formats, and in one-on-one, small-group, and large-group settings. You must read, write, speak, compute, and problem-solve various tasks. Break down complex concepts into smaller and more digestible components that allow for a greater level of understanding by others.
Teamwork: Work as a functional member of a team and successfully work with other teams and business functions to achieve positive results. Facilitate effective project team and cross-functional interactions (Technical, Operations, BD, Marketing, etc.).
Problem Solving: Approach problems using a methodical and logical method to create a workable solution. Use numbers and mathematical approaches for various tasks. Conduct research using the Internet.
Software: Use software applications effectively and efficiently (G Suite, MS Office, Bluebeam, Slack, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks, Bluebeam Studio, etc.) to communicate and deliver work products.
Process Oriented: Follow processes, continually seek to make processes more efficient, enforce processes, and conduct root cause analyses that lead to the update or creation of processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Learn the building design process and the pursuit process
Attend client meetings with senior technical staff members and prepare meeting notes documenting relevant decisions and discussions
Prepare Revit models and/or AutoCAD drawings and details
Assist with specification preparation and design calculations
Research technical product information
Assist other technical staff members with job site inspections to determine existing conditions and extent of progress made by contractors
Perform delegated tasks from senior staff
Attend and contribute to internal team, discipline, and project meetings
Attend project site visits to observe construction progress and/or conduct acoustic field measurements
Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Be willing to travel to non-local project sites around the globe. Expected travel is <20%.
Ensure timesheets/expense reports are accurate and up-to-date daily
Achieve billed revenue target each quarter

What Success In This Role Looks Like

Established as an internal mentor and guides less senior staff
Quarterly reviews are completed on schedule
Utilization equals 85%
Average hours worked is between 40 and 50 hours per week
Achieve goals from the Performance Plan each quarter
Complete 100% of Asana tasks on time

Experience

Education/Degree/Major: BS in Engineering and/or Physics or equivalent experience
3+ years of Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry or equivalent experience
Knowledge of acoustic fundamentals, vibration fundamentals, HVAC system noise control, digital signal processing, electroacoustics, human responses to acoustics, and vibration
Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit) experience is a plus
Bluebeam Studio experience is a plus
Acoustic modeling software (EASE, CATT, ODEON, INSUL, etc.) experience is a plus
MaxMSP experience is a plus
Recording, sound design, binaural/3D/ambisonics sound, multimedia, interactive or generative sound design, live sound, video production, production/staging is a plus
Microsoft Suite
G Suite

Certificatins

EIT is a plus
PE is a plus
INCE Board Cert. is a plus
LEED Green Associate is a plus
LEED AP BD+C is a plus
WELL AP is a plus

This compensation will vary depending on your role-related skills, experience, knowledge, and subject matter expertise. TEECOM is committed to making sure that we are the right fit for each applicant and that each applicant is the right fit for our team. As we get to know each other throughout the interview process, the compensation may vary within the stated range.

Your level will be evaluated and determined during the interview process.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that TEECOM does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, TEECOM will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, TEECOM explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of TEECOM.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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