Project Designer 1

Convergint•La Palma, CA

About The Position

Project Designer I plays a pivotal role by providing design and drawing assistance for projects during the development and as-built stages of the engineered drawings. Works on projects with varying levels of complexity including routine and moderate projects. Create design drawings and prepare record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements. The Project Designer I is expected to perform the role in a manner that emulates Convergint’s core Values and Beliefs. As a Project Designer I, you are part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

Requirements

Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
Excellent Bluebeam skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Able to solve problems and be proactive with tasks.
Customer Focus – Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet the needs and wants of the customer.
Team player.
Initiative – Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement.
Analytical Thinking – Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions.
Self-Motivated
Minimum two-year technical degree in Engineering or minimum five-year related field or equivalent in low voltage experience.
Minimum of two years of previous design, engineering, field service or project management experience in the electronic security, fire alarm, healthcare and/or life safety industry.
Minimum two years’ experience with AutoCAD required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering is desirable.
REVIT experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide design and drawing support for routine and moderately complex projects during both development and as-built stages of engineered drawings.
Obtain electronic plans and documentation from engineers, architects, owners, and/or contractors.
Create detailed engineered drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit in accordance with project requirements.
Prepare record drawings and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals per project specifications.
Work from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions to produce accurate design documents.
Utilize and maintain Convergint project design, documentation, and submittal standards to ensure consistency and quality.
Ensure all designs adhere to relevant industry standards, codes, and AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) requirements.
Support and maintain Convergint design standards and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
Apply standard drafting techniques and demonstrate practical knowledge of electrical and fabrication design principles.
Review project scope, product specifications, and electrical requirements for code compliance and accuracy.
Verify bills of material (BOMs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project specifications.
Participate in internal design review meetings and project turnover meetings with sales and project management teams.
Provide the project team with all required documentation, programming graphics, and deliverables per Convergint and project standards.
Obtain and coordinate necessary design information from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants, and AHJs.
Facilitate the acquisition of project permits and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Communicate design progress, committed completion dates, scope revisions, and associated costs to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
Discuss anticipated overtime requirements and obtain formal authorization prior to performing change-order work.
Assist project teams with change-order pricing and documentation.
Participate in initial site surveys and walkthroughs to verify field conditions.
Manage assigned workload efficiently, maintaining adherence to project due dates and budgeted hours.