Hybrid Low-Voltage Designer for Complex AEC Projects

Meyers Thorne; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Paid time off including company-wide 1

Hybrid schedule

Licensure support

Job summary

AE Works is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to join our electrical and technology engineering team in Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC with travel to client sites. You will design and document low voltage systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science and technology, and public sector projects.

You will collaborate with Electrical Engineers, Architects, and BIM professionals, taking projects from early concepts through construction administration, and grow into greater design

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience designing low voltage or electrical systems in an AEC environment.
• Working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of structure cabling, fire alarm, and security system design.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA 72, and TIA/BICSI standards.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop low voltage design documents, including floor plans, riser diagrams, details, schedules, and specifications.
• Produce accurate, coordinated drawings in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with electrical, architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines to resolve conflicts.
• Prepare equipment schedules, bills of materials, and quantity take-offs.
• Support Engineers with calculations, code research, and technical specifications.
• Participate in design reviews, QA/QC processes, and client coordination meetings.
• Respond to contractor RFIs, review submittals, and support site visits during construction administration.
• Apply applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72, TIA/EIA, and local requirements.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Reading and interpreting drawings

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

BICSI/Nec knowledge

Job description

AE Works is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to join our electrical and technology engineering team in Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC with travel to client sites. You will design and document low voltage systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science and technology, and public sector projects.

You will collaborate with Electrical Engineers, Architects, and BIM professionals, taking projects from early concepts through construction administration, and grow into greater design