BSE Technician I

Job Description

Job Description

BUILDING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (BSE) TECHNICIAN I

The individual in this role assists in the production of structural, HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical system plans for a wide range of building design projects. As a member of the BSE team, the BSE Engineering Technician uses computer-aided software to develop models and designs for building projects across our diverse practice areas. Reporting to a Senior Engineer or Project Manager, you work closely with team leadership to bring projects to gainful, timely completion, collaborating with architects, engineers, and interior designers alike. In this position, you are contributing to small size, moderately complex projects.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• You earned a high school diploma but an AS degree in a technical field of study is preferred
• An ability to shift between working independently and as part of a team
• Analytical, technical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and/or other similar programs
• Interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively both verbally and via written correspondence
• Organizational skills, and experienced with complex data sets
• Familiarity with most governing codes and standards as well as engineering formulas and methodologies

CORE DUTIES

• Participate in product research, evaluation and selection of appropriate resources and tools
• Interface with Technology Services team to coordinate data collection and management
• Make site visits alongside senior team members to document existing systems and gather and consolidate owner documentation
• Check in frequently with architects, designers and engineers regarding assigned projects
• Collaborate with the design team to craft sketches, layouts and plans
• Create, update and maintain engineering drawings and details, incorporating redline and field markups
• Review shop drawings to ensure contractor compliance
• Develop 2D and 3D project models using Revit and AutoCAD
• Perform basic estimating, detailed dimensioning, quantity take-offs and sheet layout as needed
• Perform construction administration duties, including conducting on-site visits
• Work on various portions of multiple projects as directed by the team leader

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focused
• Financial Acumen
• Instills Trust

WHAT WE OFFER: CPL cares about your future with us! That’s why we offer the following benefits to you and your family:

• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement
• Healthcare for you and your family including spouse coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription insurances. Single Plans with 100% paid premium
• Flexible Time Off + 8 Holidays a year
• Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds.
• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance.
• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. 
• Licensure Assistance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing
• Flexible Spending Account $5,000 dependent childcare annually paid 100% by team member pre-taxes. 
• FREE Life Insurance and AD+D Insurance 
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE WORKING HERE? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.
• Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.
• Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.
• Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments.
• Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $21- 26 per hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.