Senior Low Voltage Designer

Advantage Point Group, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Overtime pay

Job summary

Advantage Point Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Low Voltage Designer to design large industrial and heavy commercial fire protection, alarm, security, card access and surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of low voltage systems with a strong background in access control and emergency response design.

The candidate must reside near the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for in-person client meetings and training, with occasional travel (2–3 days).

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience designing heavy to large commercial low voltage systems (Card Access, CCTV, Fire Alarm, Paging, and Security).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (preferred but not required).
• Experience reading electrical, architectural and construction drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen and interact with customers by phone, video and in-person to understand project specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be local to the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area for in-person meetings and training.
• Automation/controls work is not part of this role.
• Some overnight travel required (2-3 days)

Responsibilities

• Design Card Access, Security Access Control, Video Surveillance, and CCTV systems for commercial applications.
• Design Fire Alarm, Paging, Evacuation, and Security Systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Estimate project costs, manage projects, obtain bids, and manage system updates, including remodeling and drawing updates.

Skills

Low voltage design

Communication

Teamwork

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Advantage Point Group, Inc. is seeking to add an experiencedSenior Low Voltage Designer to design large industrial and/or heavy commercial fire protection, alarm, security, card access and surveillance systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of low voltage systems and a strong background in designing access control, security, and emergency response systems.

PLEASE NO RECRUITING AGENCIES

Key Responsibilities

• Design Card Access, Security Access Control, Video Surveillance, and CCTV systems for commercial applications.
• Design Fire Alarm, Paging, Evacuation, and Security Systems to ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Estimate project costs, manage projects, obtain bids, and manage system updates, including remodeling, drawing updates, and expanding coverage for existing systems.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5 years of experience designing heavy to large commercial low voltage systems (Card Access, CCTV, Fire Alarm,Paging, and Security) required.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (preferred but not required).
• Experience with designing and understanding electrical, architectural and construction drawings and blueprints.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to listen, and interact with customers by phone, video and in-person to understand project specifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be local to the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area for in-person customer meetings and training.
• Automation/controls work is not part of this role.
• Some overnight travel required (2-3 days in some quarters)

Pay: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour depending on qualifications and years of experience. Compensation negotiable for the perfect candidate.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off (PTO), holidays and time and a half over 40 hours per week.

About Us

Advantage Point Group, Inc. is a full service engineering consulting firm specializing in facilities management systems design, including Fire Alarm, Paging, Evacuation, and Security Systems. Our expertise spans field and engineering services, construction and project management, architecture and design, and mechanical and electrical engineering. Go to apgroup.net