Low Voltage Designer — Hybrid, Revit & AutoCAD

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

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.