Low Voltage Design Leader — Hybrid Role with RCDD Expertise

Meyers Thorne; Pittsburgh, Washington (Allegheny County, District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

AE Works is seeking a hands-on Low Voltage Design Leader to set direction for the Division 27 communications design and upcoming Division 28 electronic safety and security projects. You will lead designers, own quality standards, and guide the team to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions.

You will work across healthcare, higher education, veterans' care, and federal programs, traveling between Pittsburgh and Washington, DC as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Twelve or more years designing low voltage systems in architecture/engineering/consulting.
• Three+ years leading designers or QA/QC on discipline level.
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD; able to set BIM/drawing standards.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction for Division 27 communications design and Division 28 electronics safety and security.
• Manage and develop a team of low voltage designers and engineers; plan training and certification paths.
• Own QA/QC for all low voltage deliverables; ensure code-compliant drawings and specs.
• Maintain discipline standards (templates, details, master specs) and train the team.
• Lead projects from schematic design through construction administration; manage RFIs and submittals.
• Act as technical lead to owners and IT/security/facilities staff; gather requirements and explain choices.
• Coordinate with electrical, architecture, mechanical, structure, and owner IT teams; secure spaces for telecom rooms.
• Forecast staffing/workload; manage fee, scope, schedule; flag additional services.
• Support pursuits: scope/price, write approach, join interviews, build owner relationships.
• Stay current on codes/standards (BICSI, ANSI/TIA, NEC, NFPA) and update guides.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team management

BICSI RCDD

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

AE Works is seeking a hands-on Low Voltage Design Leader to set direction for the Division 27 communications design and upcoming Division 28 electronic safety and security projects. You will lead designers, own quality standards, and guide the team to deliver high-quality, code-compliant solutions.

You will work across healthcare, higher education, veterans' care, and federal programs, traveling between Pittsburgh and Washington, DC as projects demand.