Senior Security System Designer & Life-Safety Specialist

Convergint; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Designer to design, engineer and document installed physical security and life safety solutions. You will produce engineered drawings, work with engineers, owners, and AHJ, and create record drawings and O&M manuals.

The role involves collaborating with vendors and project teams to ensure code compliance and on-time project delivery. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in engineering, field service or PM, experience in fire/life safety or building

Qualifications

• 3–5 years engineering, field service or project management experience
• Experience in electronic, fire alarm & life safety industries
• Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical drawings (as-builts, schematics)

Responsibilities

• Provide design or drawing assistance for projects during development and as-built stages
• Create engineered drawings and record drawings (AutoCAD, etc.)
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors and AHJ for design approvals
• Prepare submittal packages and maintain project documentation
• Support sales phase with design inputs and training of other designers

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Outlook

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equal experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Convergint is seeking a full-time Project Designer to design, engineer and document installed physical security and life safety solutions. You will produce engineered drawings, work with engineers, owners, and AHJ, and create record drawings and O&M manuals.

The role involves collaborating with vendors and project teams to ensure code compliance and on-time project delivery. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in engineering, field service or PM, experience in fire/life safety or building