Security Technology (Low Voltage) Designer

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Security/Technology (Low Voltage) Designer to support the Technology group within its Engineering Design Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The role is part of a growing, fast-paced, multi-disciplined engineering department and suits a client-focused, motivated, organized designer who wants to develop technical and management skills. The Security/Technology Group designs security electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and audio/visual systems for projects in areas including K-12, higher education, healthcare, justice/public safety, and commercial facilities. The designer performs and oversees work committed to in proposals, leads or provides appropriate design resources for each discipline area, and assists Project Managers in assembling design teams that meet clients’ needs and budgets. The role may also involve direct sales and support for sales efforts on multidisciplinary projects. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company describes its work as collaborative and focused on high-quality services and innovative, complex projects. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma.
One of the following certifications: Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
At least 3 years of experience in low-voltage systems.
Experience with low-voltage systems including structured cabling for 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, and emergency responder radio communication systems.
Experience designing low-voltage systems and understanding of document preparation using a BIM/Revit platform.
Knowledge of the design and construction process.
Highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated, well organized, and able to take detailed notes.
Strong conceptual understanding of low-voltage systems, including general knowledge of system operation, space requirements, and cost.

Responsibilities

Provide technical design for the discipline area.
Peer review project work for the discipline area.
Work with team members to establish and improve discipline-area standards.
Adhere to project design schedules and discipline project budgets.
Monitor project scope during design and identify potential additional services.
Provide project updates, including status, remaining tasks, and percentage complete.
Identify milestone dates for discipline deliverables at each phase to allow sufficient time for design coordination.
Provide timely technical advice, decisions, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with all involved disciplines, including outside consultants.
Perform and oversee work committed to in proposals and lead or provide appropriate design resources.
Assist Project Managers by providing design teams that address client needs and budgets.
Participate in direct sales and assist with sales efforts for multidisciplinary projects.