Low Voltage Designer

Summary

Bergelectric is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to participate in the coordination and design of installation drawings and construction documents for various low voltage systems. The role involves producing 2D and 3D designs, coordinating with trade teams, and ensuring design accuracy and compliance with schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Produces 2D and 3D low voltage system designs for field installation and coordination with other sub-contractor trades
• Participates in regular coordination and status update meetings with various trade team members utilizing both virtual platforms and in person meetings
• Prepares low voltage calculations, mounting details, and detailed wiring diagrams to support field installation documentation
• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, elevation, and reflective ceiling plan drawings to ensure design accuracy
• Coordinates daily with NTS Design Manager and NTS Operations staff to resolve any design impacts and ensure that design schedules, budgets, and customer expectations are being met

Skills

• A minimum of 2 to 5+ years of total low voltage system design experience
• Solid working knowledge of Autodesk software
• Detailed understanding of construction blueprints (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical)
• Understanding of electrical/ low voltage symbols and electrical/low voltage drafting conventions and standards
• Knowledge of the following systems: Fire Alarm, Electronic Security, Telecommunications, and Nurse Call Systems
• Strong understanding of low voltage system applications, terminology, architecture, and current industry trends
• Working knowledge of MS Office and the use of virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams
• Exceptional relationship building, customer relations, and client communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. (Verbally and Written)
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, this role may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand to complete other administrative functions
• This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote locations as deemed necessary and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc
• Fluency in Navisworks and AutoCAD MEP is preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and 3D coordination with other trades is a plus
• Willing to attend provided training if not
• NICET Certified or equivalent design experience with Fire Alarm System Codes and Standards preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A minimum of 2 to 5+ years of total low voltage system design experience
• Solid working knowledge of Autodesk software
• Detailed understanding of construction blueprints (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical)
• Understanding of electrical/ low voltage symbols and electrical/low voltage drafting conventions and standards
• Knowledge of the following systems: Fire Alarm, Electronic Security, Telecommunications, and Nurse Call Systems
• Strong understanding of low voltage system applications, terminology, architecture, and current industry trends
• Working knowledge of MS Office and the use of virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams
• Exceptional relationship building, customer relations, and client communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. (Verbally and Written)
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, this role may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand to complete other administrative functions
• This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote locations as deemed necessary and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc

Nice to Haves

• Fluency in Navisworks and AutoCAD MEP is preferred
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and 3D coordination with other trades is a plus
• Willing to attend provided training if not
• NICET Certified or equivalent design experience with Fire Alarm System Codes and Standards preferred

Benefits

• Remote work arrangement
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching