At least 7 years of related electrical and communications design or engineering experience on commercial and industrial multi-use buildings.
Recent experience working for a consulting engineer or engineering/architectural firm designing low-voltage systems for facilities or buildings.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD design software, with the ability to perform independent design engineering work.
Experience with existing-building renovations and tenant improvements.
Ability to solve complex design problems.
Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and engage with multidisciplinary project teams to meet client needs on time and within budget objectives.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Responsibilities
Manage low-voltage systems, including structural cabling, audio-visual, security, and other low-voltage systems, as well as multidisciplinary projects, meeting client needs, budgets, and schedules.
Interact with facility and major business clients to identify requirements, define project scope, and prepare project proposals.
Prepare low-voltage engineering designs for structured cabling, access control systems, CCTV, voice and data systems, communications room layouts, and building infrastructure for low-voltage systems.
Provide support during construction phases and resolve potential field issues and obstacles.
Use client directives and site-specific design criteria and apply engineering principles and skills to design low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, components, and products for commercial and industrial purposes, and assist in developing bid and contract documents.
Design and produce plans and documents for voice, data, structured cabling (horizontal and vertical), audio-visual, security, access control, intrusion detection, and other low-voltage systems, including inside and outside the plant.
Coordinate system scope, design layout, and drawings with clients and other disciplines.
Perform telecommunications and low-voltage systems analysis and develop appropriate system concepts, layouts, and details.
Oversee projects from inception through final transition and coordinate with senior management, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring schedules are met and resources remain in check.
Prepare technical specifications.
Apply knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards, and other applicable codes related to low-voltage and telecommunications system design and layout.
Work with engineers to prepare schedules, budgets, and status reports as needed.
Prepare layout prints for a supervisor or client.
Desired Qualifications
RCDD is preferred; OSP and NTS are a plus.
BICSI membership is desired.
Design-build experience is a plus.
3–6+ years of project management experience is preferred.
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Senior Low Voltage Technology Design Engineer Roles and Responsibilities
Effectively manage Low Voltage (Structural Cabling, AV, Security, and other low voltage systems) and multi-discipline projects by satisfying clients' needs and meeting budget expectations and project schedules. Interact with facility and major business clients to identify their requirements, define project scope, and prepare project proposals. Prepare to build low-voltage engineering designs for Structured Cabling, Access Control Systems, CCTV, Voice and data systems, communications room layout, and building infrastructure for low-voltage systems. Provide support during construction phases and be a quick thinker to solve potential issues and obstacles in the field.
Key Responsibilities:
Use client directives and site-specific design criteria and apply engineering principles and skills to prepare the design of low-voltage and telecommunications systems, equipment, components, and products for commercial and industrial purposes and assist in developing bid and contract documents.
Design and produce plans and documents, including voice, data, structured cabling (horizontal and vertical), audio-visual, security, access control, intrusion detection, and other low-voltage systems, including inside and outside the plant.
Coordinate system scope, design layout, and drawings with clients and other disciplines.
Perform telecommunications and low-voltage systems analysis and develop appropriate system concepts, layouts, and details.
Oversee projects from inception through final transition and coordinate with senior management, clients, and subcontractors, ensuring the schedules are met and resources remain in check.
Prepare technical specifications.
Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, EIA, TIA, industry standards, and other applicable codes related to the design and layout of low voltage and telecommunications systems.
This position may also entail working with engineers preparing schedules, budgets, and status reports.
Prepare layout prints for supervisor or client
Job Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
7+ years of related electrical and communications design/engineering experience on commercial and industrial multi-use buildings.
Recent experience working for a consulting engineer or engineer/architectural firm designing Low Voltage systems for facilities/buildings.
Proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD design software, and ability to do own design engineering work.
Experience with existing building renovations and tenant improvements.
Ability to solve complex design problems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in a collaborative team environment.
Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and engage with multi-discipline project teams in meeting client needs in a timely manner and within budget objectives.
Strong organizational skills, creativity, and enthusiasm.
Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) Member desired
Design-build experience is a plus
3-6+ years of Project Management experience preferred
Pay and benefits
Full-Time Career Position with highly competitive pay that includes performance-based incentive plans.
Retirement Savings 401(k) plan with corporate matching.
Excellent Full Benefits Package: Includes comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employee and immediate family and Group Life/AD&D insurance for employee.
Availability of Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
11.5 paid holidays per year.
Paid Time Off for sick leave and vacation.
A highly sought-after work environment which fosters creativity and collaboration.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
Growth potential within the company that’s unique within our industry and offers clear career path options.
Associate-Senior Associate-Principal (ASAP) Program offered to encourage employees to take a more active role in the corporation and build a more secure and rewarding future.
Receptive and Forward-Thinking Leadership.
If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented Technology Design Engineer looking to take on a new role at a growing and industry-leading firm, we encourage you to apply and join our team