Designer, Technology - Boston, MA

About AHA Consulting Engineers

Founded in 1991, AHA Consulting Engineers, Inc. has a 30+ year proven track record in the design of complex, high-performance buildings. We are consultants and advisors first, focused on our clients' vision and success during and beyond every project.

AHA's team of dedicated professionals in our Burlington and Boston, MA; Atlanta (Alpharetta), GA; Philadelphia, PA; and Ashburn, VA offices expertly advise, evaluate, model, design, and commission high-performance building systems, delivering trusted performance to our clients under the most challenging budget and schedule constraints.

As a multi-discipline building firm, our offerings include best-in-class HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical and Fire Protection (MEP/FP) and Technology Design; Energy & Sustainability Consulting; Commissioning, BIM/VDC and Advisory Services; Arc Flash and Coordination Studies; and Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling.

We are a recognized expert in the AEC (Architectural, Engineering and Construction) industry with a targeted focus on the Science & Technology, Mission Critical, Industrial, Academic, and Corporate markets.

Lastly and most importantly, AHA is as committed to our team members as we are to our clients. Our benefits package, training program, and office culture support our employees' professional growth and well-being. AHA also promotes the continued personal and professional development of our dedicated professionals to stay current on the latest developments in the AEC industry through participation in professional organizations, industry seminars, trade shows, continuing education classes, and lunch-and-learns. Our AHA University program provides the opportunity for our professionals to be part of an AHA team presenting information sessions on our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA offers competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits, and AHA is a partial ESOP company, further enhancing our retirement benefits. Finally, our unique Path to Partnership opportunity provides employees the guidance and mentorship to advance up the corporate ladder to leadership positions in the firm.

Role Summary

The Technology Designer supports the design and documentation of building technology systems, including structured cabling, electronic security, and audio-visual systems. This role helps project teams deliver coordinated, high-quality designs for complex buildings while providing a strong foundation for someone early in their career to build technical skills and grow within the AEC industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce drawings of building systems in Autodesk Revit software

• Design structured cabling, electronic security, and audio-visual presentation systems

• Learn to edit specifications for those systems

• Research manufacturers' products and develop product comparisons

• Visit construction sites to perform site observations, initially with supervision, but independently within a short amount of time

• Complete a timesheet every week

• Meet professional development goals

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Skillful use and understanding of AutoCAD and Revit a plus

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and use of Microsoft Office Teams

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings

• High degree of analytical skill and ability

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to complete design assignments with minimal direction after training

• Ability to work in the U.S. (AHA is not sponsoring work authorization)

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S in Engineering

Travel / Hours

• Out-of-state and overnight travel once every three (3) months for projects or conferences

• Some local travel to project sites

• Approximately 10% overtime may be required in a given year.

• There may be weeks with no overtime and other weeks when significant overtime will be necessary to deliver projects.

Working Arrangement

• Expect to work at the Boston office for at least three (3) days a week

• Expect to work from home/remotely up to two (2) days a week

• During orientation, which may last up to three (3) months, expect to report to the office every day

• The role is 40 hours/week.

• Core hours are 9:00 AM (EST) to 3:00 PM (EST), Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 AM (EST) to 12:00 PM (EST) on Friday, whether you are working at home or at the office.

• Early Fridays are available as long as hours/work are completed by noon.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this hourly, full-time role ranges from $50,000 to $65,000 annually, depending on experience and education.

Benefits and Career Growth

At AHA, our success starts with our people - and we invest in creating an environment where you can grow and thrive. In addition to competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we offer programs that set us apart:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - giving you a real stake in AHA's long-term success

• Path to Partnership - a transparent, attainable leadership development framework

• Student Debt Repayment Program - direct financial support to help reduce student loan debt

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules - supporting balance, autonomy, and professional growth

At AHA, you're not just joining an engineering firm - you're building a career where your ideas matter and your contributions have a meaningful impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AHA is an EO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veterans

Staffing Firms Notice

AHA does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing firms unless a current, executed agreement is in place and the staffing firm has been expressly invited by AHA to submit candidates for a specific search.