Designer- Fire Alarm-Low Voltage/Security

HCI Systems•Anaheim, CA

10d•$25 - $35

About The Position

HCI Systems Inc. is seeking skilled Fire Alarm, Low Voltage, and Security Designers to design and generate low-voltage and security system shop drawings and prepare technical submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents for a range of projects. The role supports multifamily, high-rise, and commercial buildings and involves coordinating designs with project managers, account executives, other trades, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and building owners to produce complete, accurate, and compliant designs. The designer applies company and National CAD Standards, reviews project documents to identify design conflicts and out-of-scope work, researches design alternatives, and helps develop efficient, code-compliant solutions. The role also includes maintaining engineering libraries, handling document control, performing plan take-offs, responding to design questions, communicating project status and risks, and completing company paperwork. HCI is a low-voltage systems integration contractor with more than 600 employees across seven branches. The stated pay range is USD $25.00–$35.00 per hour.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including a solid background in AutoCAD.
Experience designing low-voltage and security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, organized, reliable, able to multitask, self-determined, and skilled at follow-up.
Ability to take initiative to complete projects.
Must meet requirements related to background and driving record.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Industry-related RCDD or similar certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Design and/or draft shop drawings for low-voltage and security systems, including fire alarm and life safety, access control, video surveillance (CCTV/VMS), intrusion detection, structured cabling, and related systems.
Support projects for multifamily, high-rise, and commercial buildings.
Work with HCI Project Managers and Account Executives to complete accurate designs and timely, professional submittals.
Prepare and manage technical submittals, product cut sheets, calculations, RFIs, and closeout documentation.
Apply company standards and National CAD Standards to shop drawings.
Manage and update electronic and physical engineering libraries, including job folders, equipment manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, and templates.
Research and evaluate design alternatives to resolve design challenges.
Coordinate designs with other trades, AHJs, and building owners to ensure complete and compliant systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.
Review contract documents, proposals, plans, and specifications to identify out-of-scope work and design conflicts.
Assist in developing efficient, code-compliant design solutions.
Respond to design-related questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Communicate project status, risks, and design issues to management.
Perform document control tasks, including printing, downloading, and filing.
Perform plan take-offs for devices, cabling, and equipment.
Complete required company paperwork accurately and on time.