Job Description
Job Description
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 supports 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 and trade shows, as well as 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 of our building performance consulting expertise to our architectural, development, and end-user clients. Furthermore, AHA has competitive salaries, PTO, health, and retirement benefits, and AHA is a partial ESOP company which further enhances 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.
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 manufacturer's products and develop product comparisons
- Visit construction sites to perform site observations, initially with supervision, but on your own in a short amount of time
- Complete 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 US (AHA is not sponsoring work authorization)
Preferred Qualifications
- .BS 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 in a given year.
- There may be weeks with no overtime and other weeks when significant overtime will be necessary to deliver projects.
Working
- Expect to work at the office for at least three (3) days a week
- Expect to work at home/ remotely up to two (2) days a week
- During orientation, up to 3 months, expect to report to the office every day
- The role is 40 hours/week.
- Core hours are 9AM to 4PM, whether you are working at home or at the office
- Early Fridays as long as hours/ work is done by noon
The expected compensation for this hourly, full time role, including benefits, ranges from $55,000 to $70k will be determined based on experience and education.
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 burden
• Flexible & 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 has been expressly invited by AHA to submit candidates for a specific search.