Fire Project Designer 3

Convergint; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K matching

Vehicle reimbursement

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Wellness program

CSR day

Job summary

Convergint seeks a Project Designer who will design, engineer and document medium to large scale solutions with moderate to high complexity. You will work with a dynamic team to grow as Convergint grows, while ensuring drawings reflect project scope and costs.

The role emphasizes advanced AutoDesk tools and strong customer focus, requiring NICET II/III certification and 5–7 years of experience. This full-time position is based in California with on-site work expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years AutoCAD experience.
• NICET II or NICET III certification required.
• Certifications in Revit or EST preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-sales to identify, scope, and estimate cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate with Project Management to ensure drawings reflect project scope; mentor drafters.
• Monitor resources against budget and schedule.
• Work with Sales to manage scope changes and customer clarification.

Skills

AutoDesk

Design Review

Bluebeam

Education

NICET II or NICET III

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

EST

Job description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Designer to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will design, engineer and document medium, and large sized solutions with moderate to higher levels of complexity according to project requirements. As a Project Designer, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Your design expertise may be required in support of pre-sales activities to identify, scope, and estimate cost effective solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Work with Project Management to ensure engineering deliverables accurately reflect project scope; you will guide and mentor drafters on your project team to ensure the accuracy of our engineering drawings.
• Monitor resource efforts are within the project budget and schedule.
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management to identify changes in scope that warrant customer clarification and scope management in support of the budget.

What You’ll Need

• Advanced technical skills and knowledge/expertise in AutoDesk, Design Review and Bluebeam.
• Strong skills in reading and understanding construction drawings, architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience: 5-7 years AutoCAD

Required Certification: NICET II or NICET III

Preferred Experience: (but not required):

• Certifications: Revit, or EST

The expected compensation range for this position is between $52.00 - $62.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.