Associate Technology Designer

Guidepost Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions in Dallas is seeking an Associate Technology Systems Designer to leverage your design experience on security and low-voltage systems projects. You will collaborate with project managers, clients, and design engineers to deliver detailed designs and compliant drawings.

This role focuses on Revit-driven designs, bid reviews, scheduling, and coordinating with A/E teams across all design phases. A Bachelor's degree and at least two years of security system design are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• Minimum of two years in security system design.
• Proven Revit skills.
• Experience with all phases of a design project from concept to tender.
• Ability to read, interpret and develop A/E documentation for low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities

• Security and low-voltage system design, engineering, and project management.
• Prepare design drawings (layouts, riser diagrams, installation details) using Revit.
• Support and manage development of key deliverables as directed by project management team.
• Responding in a timely manner to project team and end user questions.
• Meeting budget, quality control, and schedule requirements for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with A/E and internal project team to develop and deliver project deliverables.

Skills

Security Design

Low Voltage Systems Design

BIM and Revit Modeling

Project Coordination

Ethical Practice

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in related field

Tools

Revit

Job description

Summary/Objective

As an Associate Technology Systems Designer your role will include leveraging your existing design experience to add value to projects while we work together to further develop and advance your capabilities. While managing project deliverables, you will work closely with the project managers/consultants, clients, and fellow designers/engineers. In your role, you will be mentored by project managers/consultants and leadership to develop design consulting capabilities.

Technology Systems design and engineering includes video surveillance, access control, networks, duress alarm, intercommunications, intrusion, door control, perimeter detection, and other low-voltage systems.

Core Responsibilities

• Security and low-voltage system design, engineering, and project management (bid reviews, implementation oversight, and quality control testing).
• Prepare security design drawings (system layouts, system riser diagrams, installation details) using Revit.
• Support and manage development of key deliverables as directed by project management team.
• Responding in a timely manner to project team and end user questions.
• Meeting budget, quality control, and schedule requirements for assigned projects.
• Coordinate and resolve project related issues and work with project manager/consultants and other team members to follow up on issues and status. Identify barriers to resolving issues and work with Project Manager to develop strategies to overcome barriers; provide follow-on activities around issues.
• Coordinate with A/E and internal project team for the development and timely production of project deliverables.

Competencies

• Security Design
• Low Voltage Systems Design
• BIM and Revit Modeling
• Project Coordination
• Ethical Practice

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field
• A minimum of two (2) years in security system design
• Proven Revit skills
• Experience with, and understanding of, all phases of a design project including concept design, schematic design, design development, tender, contract administration
• Ability to read, interpret and understand and develop A/E documentation, including plans, elevations, equipment/hardware schedules, and other project related information as necessary to complete detailed designs for low-voltage systems integration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize your experience and expertise in developing and implementing best practices, standards and processes
• Analytical with good problem solving skills
• Comfortable speaking with architects, engineers and other project team members to coordinate and integrate low-voltage systems and details

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be done sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling phone calls, filing, and using office equipment such as printers and copiers. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary Range

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.