Security Technology (Low Voltage) Designer

Dewberry•Birmingham, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a talented Security/Technology (Low Voltage) Designer to enhance our Technology group within the Engineering Design Center located in Birmingham, AL. This role is for a client-focused, highly motivated, and organized designer looking to expand their technical and management skills in a growing, fast-paced, multi-disciplined engineering department. The ideal candidate will leverage 3+ years of experience in low-voltage systems and have a strong technology design background, with enthusiasm for contributing to innovative security solutions. The Security/Technology Group is responsible for security electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and audio/visual designs for various project types including K-12, Higher Education, Healthcare, Justice/Public Safety, and Commercial. The individual will be responsible for performing and overseeing proposal commitments, leading appropriate resources for each discipline, and assisting Project Managers by providing design resources to meet client desires and budget. This role also involves direct sales involvement and assisting with sales efforts for multidisciplinary projects.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma required.
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or Physical security Professional (PSP) certifications.
3+ years of experience in low voltage systems including: Structured cabling, both inside and outside plant, Electronic Physical Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, Overhead Paging, Audio/Visual, Nurse Call, Real Time Locating Systems, Infant (and memory care) Protection, Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems.
Knowledge of the design and construction process.
Self-motivated with highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
Experience in the design of low voltage systems, and an understanding of document preparation utilizing a BIM/Revit platform.
Well organized with the ability to take detailed notes.
Strong conceptual understanding of low voltage systems with general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the following systems a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide technical design for discipline area.
Peer review project work for the discipline area.
Work with team members in establishing/improving standards for discipline area.
Adherence to project design schedules.
Adherence to discipline project budgets.
Pay attention to project scope during the design process to identify potential additional services.
Provide general updates of projects (status in the process, tasks to complete, percentage complete currently, etc.).
Identify milestone dates when each discipline should provide information, at each phase, to allow sufficient time for good design coordination.
Provide 'on-the-spot' advice and decisions, technical and cost estimates.
Coordinate with all of the disciplines involved, including outside consultants.