Low Voltage Systems Designer II

VoltAir Consulting Engineers • Tampa, FL

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

Engineer Your Future with Us VoltAir is an award-winning consulting engineering firm with a passion (some call it an obsession) for quality engineering. Our friendly and relaxed culture allows you to dig into incredible projects alongside talented colleagues while making career-building impacts in your local and national communities. We attract and reward skilled individuals who share a passion for engineering design. Our modern, spacious headquarters are in sunny Tampa Bay, with several offices around the country. Position Overview A Low Voltage (LV) Systems Designer creates technical plans, schematics, and layouts for building infrastructure that operates on low voltage, such as security, telecommunications, audiovisual, and fire alarm systems. They work with engineers, architects, and contractors to ensure designs are efficient, functional, and compliant with codes like the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Requirements

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and ideally based in Orlando or Tampa, Florida, Houston or Dallas, Texas
• Minimum of 2-5 years of professional experience as a low voltage systems designer of commercial buildings preferably in aviation, higher education, health care, hospitality, entertainment, or governmental facilities
• Prior low-voltage fire alarm and technology experience required
• Advanced Revit MEP proficiency required
• Highly proficient technical/computer skills including Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Work, Excel), internet and web applications
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Critical thinker with the ability to make decisions independently
• Meets deadlines, works independently or as part of a team, accountable, maintains focus on set objectives and goals
• Excellent attention to detail and thoroughness in deliverables and communications, maintains high-quality standards, and good follow-up skills
• Ethical, honest, and accountable; maintains confidentiality, handles sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Has a bias for action and seeks new opportunities for continual improvement
• Keeps information organized and accessible, maintains efficient workspace, manages time well
• Ability to work effectively in a group or team environment as well as independently; values input and opinions of others
• Must have the ability to perform the necessary job-related functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Travel up to 20% for site investigations and assessments, or client meetings
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods
• Work extended hours, evenings and weekends when necessary to meet business deadlines
• Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and computer screens
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other computer components
• Ability to see differences between colors, shades and brightness
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• May occasionally be exposed to the following work conditions: work near/with moving mechanical parts; work near/with electrical currents; work in high places or underground; be exposed to fumes/airborne particles or caustic chemicals; withstand outdoor weather conditions; withstand moderate to very loud noises

Nice To Haves

• RCDD certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Use Revit to produce drawings for a variety of projects
• Prepare and lay out BIM drawings, ensuring coordination with all other disciplines at all phases of project production, including schematic design, design development, permitting, and construction documents
• Perform Construction Administration (CA) duties, such as responding to Submittals and RFIs
• Communicate status on projects, evolving and revisiting workflows as necessary to maintain project efficiencies
• Maintain accurate time tracking in the project management system
• May attend meetings with designers and engineers, architects, owners, code officials/AHJ, and other construction professionals
• Perform site visits and create site report documentation
• Miscellaneous duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid work options
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Parental leave
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee perks and discounts
• Educational assistance & professional development
• Opportunity to work on impactful, headline-making projects that positively impact local and national communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed