Technology Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer
Position Title: Technology Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer
Location: This is a remote work position, but candidates must be located in Los Angeles metro area
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 3+ years
Salary: $66,000 – $84,000, commensurate with experience; yearly bonus pay may be offered based on firm and individual performance
Education Level: Associate’s or Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Schedule: Flexible hours, remote-first workplace, expectation of 40 hours per week
Travel: Occasional travel to project or client sites, especially in the Los Angeles/Southern California area
We are looking for a new team member!
Are you passionate about collaborating in a team environment? Do you enjoy providing a new perspective to improve products, services, and processes? Are you excited about the impact of technology in the built environment and the opportunity technology systems offer to positively impact education, healthcare, corporate and civic buildings, and the user communities that occupy them? Are you currently working in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) field?
Vantage Technology Consulting Group is seeking candidates for a full-time Technology Systems Engineer position to join our Design and Engineering team. As a Technology Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team that brings our clients’ technology requirements and visions to life. We are looking for an applicant who is experienced with low-voltage technology systems, including one or all of the following:
- Information Technology (IT): Technology room, risers, wired and wireless infrastructure, and unified communication systems.
- Structured Cabling Solution: Design of horizontal and backbone cabling systems for voice, data, and network services in alignment with industry standards.
- Healthcare Systems: Low-voltage systems specific to healthcare environments, including nurse call, real-time location systems (RTLS), telemetry, and clinical communication infrastructure.
What You Will Do
As a Technology Systems Engineer at Vantage, you will be responsible for working on projects and supporting project teams to integrated technology designs for higher education, commercial, and healthcare projects. Under the direction of a project team leader, and working side-by-side with our project managers, architects, and client stakeholders as required, you will:
- Work as part of the Vantage team in translating user requirements into coordinated technology drawings and specifications.
- Assist with the design of audiovisual, structured cabling, and physical security systems for construction-related packages.
- Assist with the preparation of basis‑of‑design narratives, riser diagrams, one‑line diagrams, cost estimates, and other deliverables that support the overall design package.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems through design, and is excited to grow with a firm that’s shaping the future of how people interact with technology in the built environment.
What You Bring to Vantage
We’re looking for someone who combines technical skill with curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate is experienced, self-motivated, and thrives in a remote work environment. Here’s what you’ll need to succeed in this role:
Basic Qualifications
- Three or more years of hands‑on experience designing or installing IT, AV, and security systems for new construction and renovation projects through standard AIA design phase processes (SD, DD, CD, CA)
- Ability to interpret architectural drawings/specifications, models, and construction documents.
- Familiar with major technology system manufacturer’s product lines and industry-preferred solutions.
- Demonstrated success working in remote, multi‑disciplinary teams, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, client‑ready documents.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing technology systems for higher education, commercial, and healthcare facilities.
- Knowledge of construction industry practices, including typical deliverables for design development through construction documentation.
- Experience with software such as Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or Revit.
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in drafting, design, engineering, information technology, or a related field.
Why Should You Join Us?
Vantage Technology Consulting Group is a U.S.-based firm specializing in system design and strategic technology consulting. Established in 2001, we serve a diverse range of sectors, including higher education, commercial and healthcare organizations. Our services include advanced IT, telecommunications, audiovisual, security, and technology consulting for new facilities and major renovations. We collaborate with architects, facilities managers, and IT departments to design technologies that enhance efficiency and flexibility, address technology governance needs, and mitigate information security risks.
We help clients imagine, design, and implement technology that improves how people learn, work, and receive care. What makes us unique:
- We are technology consultants who don’t start by talking about technology—we talk about you.
- We think about the value of technology and its impact on your organization, not just technology for technology’s sake.
- We design technology solutions with you that are practical, value-focused, worth the investment, and will stand the test of time—not cookie-cutter consulting.
We are dedicated to building a workplace where people feel engaged, empowered, and inspired to contribute their best. Here’s what makes working with us different
- Digital-First by Design. We’re a fully remote firm that knows how to make remote work work. We believe great work can happen on your terms. Our flexible hours and remote practices adapt to your life and needs.
- Make a Real Impact. Our projects are exciting, high-stakes, and challenging. Your work and drive to never settle will shape outcomes for industry-leading clients nationwide.
- Talented Teams. Collaborate with smart, supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds who bring our vision to life and create a workplace where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.
- Always Engaged. We’re passionate about lifelong learning. You’ll build new skills, deepen your expertise, and grow alongside teammates who are always pushing to be better.
We offer a full range of employee benefits, including:
- 401(k) retirement plan, including matching
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Work-from-home stipend
- Paid membership in peer professional societies
Apply for the Technology Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer
If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to showcase your ability to meet the position responsibilities and desired skills to [email protected], with ” Technology Systems Engineer / Lead Engineer” in the subject line of your email.
EOE Statement:
Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Vantage employs and promotes staff members without regard to age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ancestry, race, color, religion, national origin, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth and conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth), marital status, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran or military status, order of protection status, or any other classification protected by state and/or federal law.