Project Designer 2 (Data Centers) - Remote

Convergint; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 company holidays and paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Convergint is seeking an experienced Project Designer to execute design engineering tasks for security systems including access control and video surveillance. Candidates should have at least three years of industry experience and strong skills in AutoCAD. The role involves preparing project materials, maintaining design standards, and ensuring code compliance. An inclusive company culture is promoted, along with robust benefits such as paid time off, medical plans, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years project management experience in the electronic security industry.
• Minimum three years of AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide design assistance for projects during development.
• Work on varied complexity design projects.
• Prepare and procure project materials.
• Communicate design progress and completion dates.

Skills

Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

Excellent Bluebeam skills

Excellent communication skills both oral and written

Experience with AutoCAD

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer focus

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Minimum two-year technical degree in engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Convergint is looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and managed electronic/physical security design professional who, under limited supervision, executes and coordinates design engineering tasks for moderate to high complexity projects and for systems such as access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms, intercoms, and other technologies. This colleague will provide design engineering support to customers and projects across our vertical teams and our CTCs, and will be responsible for the delivery of these services and support for the projects assigned to them.

Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability, and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20 years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We value diversity and believe it drives our success. Our company is built on a foundation of values and beliefs that guide our culture and our commitment to protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide design or drawing assistance for projects during development and as‑built stages of engineered drawings. Work on projects with varying levels of complexity, including moderately complex design projects. Obtain electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners, obtain design drawings from sprinkler and mechanical contractors, create engineered drawings (AutoCAD, etc.), and prepare record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
• Work from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions. Maintain Convergint project design, documentation, and submittal standards. Ensure adherence to industry standards and codes as required. Support and maintain Convergint design standards. Apply intermediate and advanced drafting techniques and knowledge of practical electrical and fabrication problems.
• Review scope, product specifications, applications, and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ requirements. Work assignments may be moderate and/or more complex in scope.
• Participate in internal design review meetings as coordinated by Project Managers. Participate in project turnover meetings with sales and project teams. Provide project teams with all documentation and programming graphics according to Convergint standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and procure project materials. Obtain project design information from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants, and AHJ as required. Obtain and facilitate all project permits.
• Communicate design progress, committed completion dates, design scope revisions, and associated costs to Project Managers. Discuss anticipated overtime requirements with Project Managers.
• Perform change-order work only with formal authorization to proceed. Assist the project team with change-order pricing.
• Participate in initial site surveys and/or walkthroughs. Prepare submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards. Revise submittals as required to gain approval.
• Provide operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed. May include training and work direction for other designers.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent Bluebeam skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to solve problems and be proactive with tasks
• Customer focus — maintaining awareness of and meeting the needs and wants of the customer
• Team player
• Initiative — engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement
• Analytical thinking — logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions
• Self-motivated

Benefits

Convergint offers a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment with programs and benefits designed to help colleagues realize their potential. Benefits include:

• 10 company holidays and paid time off starting at 13 days annually
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance and disability plan
• Wellness program
• 401(k) matching
• Colleague assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement or company vehicle
• Corporate social responsibility day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

Education

• Minimum two-year technical degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering desirable

Experience

• Minimum of three years of previous design, engineering, field service, or project management experience in the electronic security industry
• Minimum three years of AutoCAD experience

Certifications & Licenses

• Local, federal, and industry-specific licenses as required — Security

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available. This posting is expected to remain open until 5/08/26.