Low Voltage | Security | Fire Estimator & Designer

INNOVA NW; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Participation

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company-Provided Laptop

Company-Provided Phone

Job summary

Innova NW seeks a skilled Low Voltage Estimator/Designer to design and scope low-voltage solutions spanning fire alarm, security, CCTV, access control, and structured cabling. You will perform takeoffs, conduct site surveys, and prepare budgets and proposal packages for fast-moving projects.

The role requires reading blueprints and construction documents, strong communication, and detailed BOMs and documentation skills. Join a team focused on accurate estimates and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience with low-voltage design including CCTV, access control, and fire alarm.
• Ability to read blueprints, RFPs, and construction documents.
• Strong communication and organization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed takeoffs from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and project walks with customers and contractors.
• Prepare technical scopes, budgets, and complete proposal packages.
• Develop accurate bills of materials, labor estimates, subcontractor needs, and project documentation.
• Produce clear project descriptions and scopes of work for handoff.
• Stay current on products, technologies, and industry standards.

Skills

Low-voltage design

Detail-oriented

RFPs and plans

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

CAD

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join a Team That's Building the Future of Life-Safety & Technology Across the Pacific Northwest

Innova NW is experiencing rapid expansion, and we're looking for team members who want to grow with us. For nearly two decades, we've built our reputation on craftsmanship, integrity, hustle, and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Our people thrive here because they're empowered, supported, and given real opportunities to advance. If you're driven, accountable, and want to build a long-term career with a company that's going places, this is the place.

Position: Low Voltage Estimator / Designer

We're seeking a skilled and motivated Estimator/Designer who is passionate about designing and scoping innovative low-voltage solutions. This role is ideal for someone who wants to be part of a fast-moving, high-performance environment and who values accuracy, ownership, and professional growth.

You will work on a broad range of projects involving:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Security Systems
• Surveillance (CCTV) Systems
• Access Control Systems
• Structured Cabling
• Other integrated low-voltage technologies

What You'll Do

• Perform detailed takeoffs from blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct site surveys and project walks with customers and contractors.
• Prepare technical scopes, budgets, and complete proposal packages.
• Develop accurate bills of materials, labor estimates, subcontractor needs, and project documentation.
• Produce clear project descriptions and scopes of work for seamless operational handoff.
• Stay current on products, technologies, and industry standards through trainings and manufacturer sessions.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with general contractors and electrical contractors.
• Continue developing working knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, and related codes.

What You Bring

• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in low-voltage system design: cabling infrastructure, CCTV, access control, fire alarm, audio-visual, and integrated systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to create precise, accurate estimates.
• Ability to read and interpret RFPs, floor plans, and construction documents.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational habits and time-management skills to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• A solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively.
• Professional presence and the ability to represent Innova NW well with customers and partners.

Preferred Experience

• Proven experience estimating or selling low-voltage systems.
• NICET Level II (preferred, not required).
• Working knowledge of building codes and fire alarm standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with CAD and/or Visio design software.

Why Innova NW?

We believe the best talent deserves a place to grow. Along with a strong culture rooted in accountability, craftsmanship, and customer focus, we offer:

• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Participation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company-Provided Laptop
• Company-Provided Phone

At Innova, you're not just filling a seat—you're building a career and helping shape one of the region's fastest-growing life-safety and technology companies.