Eng-ITC Security - Sr IT & Electronic System Specialist

HOK marked its 70th anniversary in 2025, and we continue to be a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers committed to tackling the critical challenges of our time. Our mission is simple yet powerful: improve lives, serve our clients, and heal the planet. HOK's culture is rooted in design and technical excellence. This is where great engineering lives. Our engineers turn ambitious designs into reality. Working closely with architects and interdisciplinary teams, they create innovative, high-performance buildings through technical expertise, creativity, and collaboration.

You can learn more about HOK's Engineering practice here: https://www.hok.com/presentation/hok-engineering/.

Explore some of our recent work in the HOK 2026 Design Annual and see how we're shaping the future of design.

We are currently seeking a Sr IT & Electronic System Specialist to join our growing team in Houston. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery. Responsibilities include design meetings with clients, development of system designs and communication of same to production staff, project management duties, and providing the support for the needs of the low voltage system group at large.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Engineering Practice Leader with proposal perpetration and participate in interviews.
• Assume Project Management Duties on assigned projects.
  
  
  
  • Manage fee budgets.
  • Interface with Architectural and Engineering leadership.
  • Attend client meetings.
  • Attend internal team meetings.
  • Integrate the low voltage design into the overall project to meet the client's needs.
  
  
  
  
• Assume Lead Designer Role on assigned projects:
  
  
  
  • Design telecom topology, room layouts/locations, pathways, and equipment locations.
  • Communicate and coordinate power and cooling requirements within TRs.
  • Coordinate data requirements with other systems and stakeholders.
  • Perform telecommunications infrastructure assessments, studies, and modernization planning.
  • Develop telecom construction drawings and division 27 specifications.
  
  
  
  
• Building Information Modeling (BIM), including:
  
  
  
  • Determine what must be shown: level of detail, technical note content/intent, diagrams, details, and sheet list in accordance with internal standards and QC checklists.
  • Creation of system diagrams and project-specific details.
  • Model conduits, cable tray, and other components and coordinate with other disciplines.
  • Work with IT & ES Specialists in clash coordination.
  • Work with IT & ES Specialists in coordinating the low voltage discipline work with Architecture, Structural, and MEP disciplines.
  • Quality Control checks on final plotted sheets.
  • Ensure BIM standard and guidelines are followed.
  • Use client's management systems for documents and drawings.
  • Assist low voltage designers in clash detection and conflict resolution with MEP and other systems.
  
  
  
  
• Construction Administration Responsibilities.
  
  
  
  • Attend pre-bid meetings
  • Scope validation
  • Pre-construction meetings
  • Shop drawing review
  • Progress meetings
  • RFI responses
  • Field observations
  • Field reports
  • Observation of system operation for punch list reports
  
  
  
  
• Collaborate with and mentor designers and engineers.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Understanding of Revit functions and automated processes required.
• Understanding of construction management software systems.
• Skills in production of construction documents using Revit.
• Advanced skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to manage projects, produce deliverables, and perform construction administration duties.
• Knowledge of networks, physical security, audio/visual, and/or other applications is a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors' Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• EIT required, PE license preferred.
• BICSI RCDD certification is a plus; must pursue this certification within 2 years of start date.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge and subject matter expert level understanding of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Knowledge of BICSI and TIA/EIA standard, NEC, and local area networks is required.
• Experience in designing Distributed Antenna Systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of Revit required.
• Experience in using WiFi or PS-DAS planning software (ex: iBWave).
• Knowledge and understanding of construction disciplines and bid documents required.
• Experience working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Silver or higher projects is a plus.
• Experience with projects in the aviation sector and aviation systems is a plus.
• Experience in security systems design is a plus.
• Experience in audio-visual systems design is a plus.

OTHER:

• Willing to expand knowledge and take on other systems within the ITS (Division 27 and 28) umbrella.
• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

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