Project Designer 2

Convergint•Hoffman Estates, IL

11d•$35 - $43

About The Position

Convergint is hiring a full-time Project Designer to provide design and drawing support for projects during development and as-built stages. The role handles work of varying complexity, including moderately complex designs, and creates engineered drawings using tools such as AutoCAD. It also prepares record drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and submittal packages in accordance with project requirements and company standards. The Project Designer works from sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions; applies drafting techniques and practical knowledge of electrical and fabrication issues; and reviews project scope, product specifications, applications, and electrical requirements for compliance with codes and authority having jurisdiction requirements. The role collaborates with project managers, sales, vendors, contractors, owners, consultants, and other stakeholders. It supports project documentation, procurement, permits, site surveys, change orders, and sales activities. The position may also involve training and directing other designers. The anticipated compensation is $34.62–$43.27 per hour. Convergint offers a supportive and inclusive environment, with a range of benefits and programs.

Requirements

College degree, trade school education, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in engineering, field service, or project management.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Customer focus, including awareness of and responsiveness to customer needs and wants.
Initiative and proactive behavior, including looking for opportunities for improvement.
Analytical thinking, including logically breaking down problems and identifying solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in one or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm and life safety, building automation, or healthcare.

Responsibilities

Provide design and drawing assistance during the development and as-built stages of projects, including moderately complex projects.
Obtain electronic plans and design drawings from engineers, architects, owners, and sprinkler and mechanical contractors.
Create engineered drawings using AutoCAD or similar tools, and prepare record drawings and O&M manuals.
Work from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions while maintaining company design, documentation, and submittal standards.
Ensure designs adhere to applicable industry standards and codes.
Review project scope, product specifications, applications, and electrical requirements for code and AHJ compliance.
Participate in internal design reviews and project turnover meetings with sales and project teams.
Provide project teams with documentation, programming graphics, and other materials according to company standards and project requirements.
Prepare and procure project material purchases.
Obtain project design information from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants, and AHJs, and obtain and facilitate project permits.
Communicate design progress, committed completion dates, scope revisions, and associated costs to project managers; discuss anticipated overtime requirements with them.
Perform change-order work only after formal authorization and assist the project team with change-order pricing.
Participate in initial site surveys and walkthroughs.
Prepare and revise submittal packages to meet project requirements and obtain approval.
Provide operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed.
Provide training and work direction for other designers when required.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.
Participate in Convergint's Recruit Awesome People program by referring talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.