Designer- Fire Alarm-Low Voltage/Security
About The Position
HCI Systems Inc. is seeking skilled Fire Alarm/Low Voltage/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 work supports multifamily, high-rise, and commercial buildings and includes fire alarm and life-safety, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, and related systems. Designers work with Project Managers and Account Executives, coordinate with other trades, AHJs, and building owners, and help produce complete, compliant designs. The position also includes technical research, document control, electronic and physical engineering library maintenance, plan take-offs, and required company paperwork. HCI Systems Inc. is a low-voltage systems integration contractor with more than 600 employees across seven branches.
Requirements
- Strong computer skills and a solid background in AutoCAD.
- Experience designing low-voltage and security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, reliable, and self-directed, with the ability to multitask and follow up effectively.
- Ability to take initiative to complete projects.
- Meet requirements related to background and driving record.
- Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Industry-related RCDD or similar certification is desired.
Responsibilities
- Design and/or draft low-voltage and security-system shop drawings, including fire alarm and life-safety, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, and related systems.
- Support projects for multifamily, high-rise, and commercial buildings.
- Work with Project Managers and Account Executives to complete accurate designs and prepare 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 system designs.
- Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.
- Identify out-of-scope work and design conflicts by reviewing contract documents, proposals, plans, and specifications.
- 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.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching.
- Reduced-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Voluntary life insurance, disability, and accident coverage.
- Paid holidays and PTO plan.
- Weekly pay.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Wellness programs.
- Pet insurance.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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