Security Technology (Low Voltage) Designer

Dewberry•Nashville, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking a Security/Technology (Low Voltage) Designer to support its Technology group at the Engineering Design Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports security electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and audio/visual design 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 and helps provide the design resources needed to meet client goals and budgets. The role works with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, and may contribute to direct sales and sales efforts for multidisciplinary projects. Dewberry describes the position as an opportunity to apply and expand technical expertise while developing management skills in a fast-paced engineering department. Dewberry is a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not sponsor new applicants 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 (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.
Knowledge of the design and construction process.
Self-motivated, with highly developed verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Experience designing low-voltage systems and preparing documents using a BIM/Revit platform.
Well organized, with the ability 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 or improve discipline standards.
Adhere to project design schedules and discipline project budgets.
Monitor project scope during design to identify potential additional services.
Provide general project updates, including status, remaining tasks, and percentage complete.
Identify milestone dates for discipline deliverables at each phase to support design coordination.
Provide on-the-spot technical advice, decisions, and cost estimates.
Coordinate with all involved disciplines, including outside consultants.
Perform and oversee work committed to in proposals and help provide design resources to meet client desires and budgets.
Assist project managers by providing design-team resources.
Participate in direct sales and assist with sales efforts for multidisciplinary projects.
Provide design and engineering resources and guidance to fulfill project commitments.