Low Voltage Designer

AE Works Ltd.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package (medical, dental, vis

Flexible hybrid schedule

Licensure support

Job summary

AE Works seeks a Low Voltage Designer to join our Electrical and Technology 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 public-sector projects.

You’ll work with engineers, BIM professionals, and architects to take projects from concept through construction administration, delivering clean, coordinated drawings and specs while growing into greater design ownership.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing low voltage or electrical systems in an AEC environment.
• Working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of structured 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 while working both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop low voltage design documents, including floor plans, riser diagrams, details, schedules, and specifications, for systems such as structured cabling, fire alarm, access control, AV, and DAS.
• Produce accurate, coordinated drawings in Revit and AutoCAD in accordance with project and company standards.
• Coordinate with electrical, architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines to resolve conflicts and confirm space and pathway requirements.
• Prepare and review equipment schedules, bills of materials, and quantity take-offs.
• Support Engineers with calculations, code research, and the development of 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, BICSI, and local jurisdictional requirements.

Skills

Low voltage design

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical cert in Electrical Design

Bachelor’s degree in electrical/architectural engineering (preferred)

RCDD certification (preferred)

NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC

Department: Engineering - Electrical

Location: Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Our team is redefining building design and engineering. AE Works is an award-winning firm ranked among the top U.S. A/E firms by Architectural Record and ENR East. AE Works is recognized for our commitment to innovation and delivering exceptional results.

Our mission is straightforward: to make building projects a better value. We thrive on solving complex challenges and creating solutions that enhance the built environment, enabling our clients to succeed in their most important endeavors.

WHY AE WORKS?

Our strength lies in our people. We offer a collaborative environment where expertise is shared, and ideas drive progress. You’ll work alongside architects, engineers, cost estimators, and construction managers with deep experience across higher education, government, engineering & infrastructure, healthcare and commercial markets. Together, we apply leading-edge technology and a passion for design excellence to projects that shape the future.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Low Voltage Designer to join our growing electrical and technology engineering team. In this role, you will design and document low voltage systems for commercial, healthcare, higher education, science and technology, and public sector projects. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary AEC environment alongside engineers, architects, and BIM professionals. Your work will take projects from early concepts through construction administration.

This role suits a designer who takes pride in clean, coordinated drawings, enjoys solving system integration challenges, and wants to grow into a project-leading position. You will work closely with Electrical Engineers and Project Managers. You will also have a clear path to build your technical depth and take on greater design ownership.

LOCATION

Pittsburgh, PA or Washington, DC with travel to client and project sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop low voltage design documents, including floor plans, riser diagrams, details, schedules, and specifications, for the following systems: Structured cabling and telecommunications (data, voice, fiber, MDF/IDF/TR layouts)
  • Fire alarm and mass notification
  • Access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance
  • Audiovisual and paging systems
  • Nurse call and other healthcare communications (as project needs require)
  • Distributed antenna systems (DAS) and wireless infrastructure
• Produce accurate, coordinated drawings in Revit and AutoCAD in accordance with project and company standards.
• Coordinate with electrical, architectural, mechanical, and structural disciplines to resolve conflicts and confirm space and pathway requirements.
• Prepare and review equipment schedules, bills of materials, and quantity take-offs.
• Support Engineers with calculations, code research, and the development of 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, BICSI, and local jurisdictional requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

What’s Required

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Design, Engineering Technology, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing low voltage or electrical systems in an architecture, engineering, or construction (AEC) environment.
• Working proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Working 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 while working both independently and as part of a team.

What Puts You Ahead

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related discipline.
• RCDD (BICSI Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification, or progress toward it.
• Experience in federal, healthcare, higher education, or critical environment projects.
• NICET certification in fire alarm systems or related disciplines.

AE WORKS' PERKS

At AE Works, we believe in supporting each person in their professional and personal journey. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k), and a collaborative culture built on mentorship, accountability, and technical excellence. Our team enjoys generous paid time off, including a company-wide break from Christmas through New Year’s Day, a flexible hybrid schedule, and resources that promote mental health, financial wellness, and professional growth through training, education, and licensure support.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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