Technology Consultant

About the role
Our Smart Buildings section is seeking a Technology Consultant to contribute to the growth and success of the Smart Buildings team. This role can be based anywhere in Australia.

Modern and advanced, Smart building technologies are creating a safer, more sustainable, cost efficient and resilient built environment and driving enhanced user experience.

Smart Buildings put people and experiences first; transforming property into a flexible live-work-play space, adaptable to the needs of its users through data-driven insights. Defined as the interface between the infrastructure, building systems and technologies deployed, a well-executed smart buildings strategy tailors the outcomes to the people, spaces and activities within a building. Our approach focuses on delivering value-based, advanced technology design. We take a pragmatic approach to ensure buildability and performance, including measuring your sustainability and wellness goals. Smart technologies in buildings can serve as the frontline of defence in cybersecurity, protecting your assets. We see Smart Buildings as the catalyst to visualise, analyse and progressively enhance the effectiveness of your business investment.

Building automation, access control, video surveillance, audiovisual and many other systems must be interconnected over a robust and reliable infrastructure to enable communication and interoperability between systems. Join us in designing innovative solutions that will shape the way buildings are maintained and operated.

In this role, you will be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team responsible for the advisory and design of advanced technologies in modern, smart and iconic projects throughout Australia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring coordination with other disciplines and meeting client needs.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Provide design support in ICT for our various offices and projects across Australia for the design of local area networks (LAN), including racks, network devices, containment, cabling and physical spaces.
• Contribute to the design of various ICT systems, including access control, security, video surveillance, wireless coverage, audio-visual, building automation, guard calls and public calls systems.
• Prepare technical documents for planning, preparation of specifications and drawings, calling of tenders and providing construction service support including testing and commissioning.
• Maintain strong customer relationships for the execution of projects and participate in business development.
• Support other Project Engineer’s in completing projects in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall Client satisfaction.
• Provide support and mentoring to Junior staff members
• Support clients and internal customers on technical queries

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent training in networking and computer science.
• RCDD, CCNA or CISSP certifications are considered an asset. 
• Experience in the design of physical infrastructure and network cabling (telecommunications rooms, server rooms, cable tray, interconnection, etc.)
• Experience in designing or implementing service of one of the following systems: DAS, wireless coverage, real-time location, VoIP, public call, intercom and building automation.
• General understanding of network protocols and concepts (IP addressing, subnet masks, VLAN, link aggregation, DHCP protocol, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of industry codes and standards (AS/NZ, IEC, ANSI / TIA, BICSI, IEEE, CSA, OBC, NBC).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to innovate based on customer and industry requirements 
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450+ locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
• Professional Memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

Culture 

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together. 

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below. 
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.