Security & Fire Project Designer I — CAD & Design

Convergint-4; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Life insurance

401K matching

Vehicle allowance

Wellness program

Parental leave

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a Project Designer 1 to join our Norfolk, VA team. This full-time role focuses on designing, engineering and documenting security and fire alarm systems for enterprise customers, with emphasis on project requirements and code compliance.

Candidates should have 1+ years drafting experience with AutoCAD or CAD tools; strong MS Word/Excel; a college degree or equivalent; and a commitment to growth within a colleague-first culture.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree, trade school or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years drafting or designing security and/or fire alarm systems for enterprise-level customers.
• 1+ years' experience utilizing CAD, AutoCAD, FireCAD or other similar design software's.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer and document installed solutions with moderate complexity according to project requirements.
• Proactively communicate with colleagues, vendors, consultants and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Identify cost effective solutions that meet customer requirements within the project schedule.
• Reviews scope, defined product specification, application and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ Requirements.
• Work assignments are varied, and of moderate scope and complexity.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Skills

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Customer Focus

Initiative

Analytical Thinking

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD

FireCAD

Job description

Convergint is seeking a Project Designer 1 to join our Norfolk, VA team. This full-time role focuses on designing, engineering and documenting security and fire alarm systems for enterprise customers, with emphasis on project requirements and code compliance.

Candidates should have 1+ years drafting experience with AutoCAD or CAD tools; strong MS Word/Excel; a college degree or equivalent; and a commitment to growth within a colleague-first culture.