Low Voltage Design Engineer

Captivate Staffing Group; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Captivate Staffing Group is seeking a Low Voltage Design Engineer in Alpharetta, GA. The role focuses on design and coordination of low voltage systems including telecommunications, security, and audio-visual systems.

You will work with architects, engineers, clients, and construction teams to develop coordinated designs throughout the project lifecycle. The candidate should have 2–4+ years of experience in low voltage design, proficiency with Revit, and relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; equivalent hands-on design experience considered.
• 2–4+ years' experience designing low voltage systems.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion detection.
• Experience with structured cabling, fiber optic, CAT6/CAT6A, and telecommunications.
• Proficiency creating floor plans and system drawings in Revit.
• Understanding of RFIs, submittals and field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design low voltage technology systems and prepare detailed drawings, floor plans, schematics, and construction documents.
• Develop and coordinate designs using Autodesk Revit.
• Design systems such as access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, structured cabling, and telecommunications.
• Develop fiber optic and CAT6/CAT6A cabling layouts and related documentation.
• Assist with construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Visit active construction sites and existing facilities to support project requirements and verify existing conditions.

Skills

Low voltage design

Construction coordination

Floor plans

System drawings

RCDD certification

CTS (AVIXA)

NICET

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

We are looking for a Low Voltage Design Engineer to join our team in Alpharetta, GA. This position will focus on the design and coordination of low voltage technology systems, including telecommunications, security, and audio-visual systems. You will work closely with architects, engineers, clients, and construction teams to develop coordinated designs and resolve issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design low voltage technology systems and prepare detailed drawings, floor plans, schematics, and construction documents.
• Develop and coordinate designs using Autodesk Revit.
• Design systems such as access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, structured cabling, and telecommunications.
• Develop fiber optic and CAT6/CAT6A cabling layouts and related documentation.
• Assist with construction administration, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• Visit active construction sites and existing facilities to support project requirements and verify existing conditions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is preferred. Equivalent hands-on design experience may be considered in place of a degree.
• 2–4+ years of experience designing low voltage systems, with additional experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience designing structured cabling, fiber optic, CAT6/CAT6A, and telecommunications systems.
• Proficiency creating floor plans, details, and system drawings in Revit.
• Understanding of construction processes, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination.
• RCDD certification through BICSI is a plus, but not required.
• CTS (AVIXA), NICET, or other relevant industry certifications are also a plus.
• Experience with audio-visual system design is highly desirable.