Sr. Technology Designer
HUNT Engineers, Architects & Surveyors, Horseheads, NY, United States
About The Role
HUNT-EAS is seeking a Senior Technology Designer to join our collaborative and multidisciplinary team. In this role, you’ll plan, design, and specify a broad range of technology and communication infrastructure systems for projects across K–12 education, municipal, healthcare, multi-family housing, and higher education markets.
This team member will be deeply involved in project planning, budgeting, and construction coordination, working closely with both clients and internal design teams to deliver integrated, reliable technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, solutions-driven professional who values high-quality work, teamwork, and contributing to vibrant community environments.
The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded background that may include experience in systems design, field installation, construction coordination, or network operations, along with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design and specification of advanced technology and communications systems, including:
Structured cabling systems (copper and fiber optic)
Enterprise and high-density wireless networks
Network routing, switching, and architecture
VoIP and unified communications systems
Video surveillance and physical security systems
Access control and building security integration
Network paging and A/V systems
Power and space planning for IT and telecommunications rooms
Apply industry standards and best practices (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA) to ensure high-performance and future-ready designs.
Collaborate with project teams:
Project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, code-compliant designs
Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on system design, documentation, and best practices.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of project deliverables.
Develop detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, contractor coordination, and site visits.
Stay current with evolving technologies, industry codes & standards, and evolving client needs.
Qualifications
10–12+ years of experience in technology systems design, low-voltage systems, or related field.
RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification from BICSI preferred.
Strong expertise in:
Communications infrastructure (fiber, copper, wireless)
Industry standards (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA)
Building codes
IT integration
Experience working on K–12, municipal, or institutional projects a plus.
Background may include experience in:
Communications contracting or construction management
Data center or network operations environments
Military or government technical systems
Proficiency with Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, and related design tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and certifications.
Paid holidays and generous PTO.
Health Insurance with FSA/HSA options.
Life Insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Continuing education and professional development support (including certification maintenance).
Flexible, family-friendly workplace culture with hybrid/remote opportunities.
About HUNT HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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This team member will be deeply involved in project planning, budgeting, and construction coordination, working closely with both clients and internal design teams to deliver integrated, reliable technology solutions. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, solutions-driven professional who values high-quality work, teamwork, and contributing to vibrant community environments.
The ideal candidate brings a well-rounded background that may include experience in systems design, field installation, construction coordination, or network operations, along with a strong understanding of evolving technologies and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design and specification of advanced technology and communications systems, including:
Structured cabling systems (copper and fiber optic)
Enterprise and high-density wireless networks
Network routing, switching, and architecture
VoIP and unified communications systems
Video surveillance and physical security systems
Access control and building security integration
Network paging and A/V systems
Power and space planning for IT and telecommunications rooms
Apply industry standards and best practices (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA) to ensure high-performance and future-ready designs.
Collaborate with project teams:
Project planning, budgeting, and scheduling
Coordinate with architects, engineers, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive, code-compliant designs
Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on system design, documentation, and best practices.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews of project deliverables.
Develop detailed construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Participate in construction administration, including submittal review, contractor coordination, and site visits.
Stay current with evolving technologies, industry codes & standards, and evolving client needs.
Qualifications
10–12+ years of experience in technology systems design, low-voltage systems, or related field.
RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification from BICSI preferred.
Strong expertise in:
Communications infrastructure (fiber, copper, wireless)
Industry standards (BICSI, NEC, EIA/TIA)
Building codes
IT integration
Experience working on K–12, municipal, or institutional projects a plus.
Background may include experience in:
Communications contracting or construction management
Data center or network operations environments
Military or government technical systems
Proficiency with Revit (preferred), AutoCAD, and related design tools.
Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, electrical engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and certifications.
Paid holidays and generous PTO.
Health Insurance with FSA/HSA options.
Life Insurance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Continuing education and professional development support (including certification maintenance).
Flexible, family-friendly workplace culture with hybrid/remote opportunities.
About HUNT HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.
As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.
HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
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