Low-Voltage Systems Designer (Hybrid)

Meyers Thorne; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k

Flexible hybrid schedule

Licensure support

Job summary

AE Works is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to join our 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, collaborating with engineers, architects, and BIM professionals from concept through construction administration.

You will enjoy a path to greater design ownership and project leadership, with opportunities to travel to client and project

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Coordination

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Design

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

AE Works is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to join our 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, collaborating with engineers, architects, and BIM professionals from concept through construction administration.

You will enjoy a path to greater design ownership and project leadership, with opportunities to travel to client and project