Systems Designer II

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K w/ company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America in Austin, TX is seeking a System Designer II to provide design, engineering, modeling, drafting, and budgeting support for Low Voltage technology projects across North America.

You will develop system diagrams, collaborate across disciplines, and coordinate with estimators, engineers, and the sales team to deliver accurate budgets and designs for cabling, security, AV, and DAS.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience
• 3+ year of experience in the low voltage or technology industry, primarily structured cabling
• Experience using Revit

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers to understand needs and design Low Voltage systems.
• Attend and host meetings; take notes and share action items.
• Develop budgets and design requirements for sub-disciplines across North America.
• Coordinate with Sales, estimators, and engineers to align on client needs and project scope.
• Prepare detailed budgets and perform electronic takeoffs using Bluebeam as directed.
• Draft and model using Autodesk CAD and Revit; collaborate with the BIM/CAD team.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

MS Teams

MS Projects

Structured cabling

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

Job Summary

The System Designer II will be required to provide design, engineering, modeling, drafting, and budgeting support for projects throughout the organization, across all North American Geographies. Additionally, they will assist the Design Group Leadership and Colleagues in continuing to build our company design standards, templates, blocks, families, details, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and interact with customers (end users, architects, construction managers, general contractors, electrical engineers, and others) to understand their needs and then perform detailed designs Low Voltage technology systems such as Cabling, Security, Audio Visual and DAS.
  • A Systems Designer may specialize in one Low Voltage Trade, but all Systems Designers are expected to pursue cross training across disciplines.
• Attend and host meetings independently on behalf of Bosch. Take and distribute accurate and timely notes to the team, follow up with action items assigned and communicate company commitments.
• Coordinate and interact with estimators and engineers throughout the organization, including all geographies across North America, to develop project budgets, technical design requirements and scopes of work related to the design of all sub-disciplines of Low Voltage Technology Systems.
• Coordinate and interact with the Sales team and other Project Sponsors to understand the needs and expectations of the client and project and to ensure the best possible client experience.
• Prepare detailed and accurate budgets, utilizing technical estimating resources where necessary for medium size projects.
• Perform electronic takeoffs using Bluebeam software as directed.
• Manage the Designers assigned projects to include billing, cash flow, cost projections and schedule management.
• Create technology systems flow line diagrams.
• Develop Security riser diagrams, door details, and mounting diagrams.
• Develop network diagrams.
• Perform the Designer's own drafting and modeling using Autodesk CAD and Revit software as needed and as practical.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with Bosch's Drafters and BIM Modelers to provide clear CAD requests, feedback, and guidance for Drafting and modeling work related to the Designers projects that will be performed by the VDC team.
• Provide supplemental Peer Reviews of designs and documentation prepared by others throughout the organization as directed.
• Participate in both internal and external kickoff meetings as needed to support a smooth transition and exchange of information as a project passes from the design to the build phase.
• Perform construction administration on design projects as assigned.
• Provide advice, assistance and support to estimators, engineers, project managers and other Bosch employees when requested.
• Provide support for existing or potential customers with the utmost professionalism at all times whether on the phone, in writing (email or text/direct message) or in person.
• Provide guidance to junior team members

Demonstrated Professional Competencies

• Effectively and professionally manage multiple communications platforms (email, collaboration/messaging (MS Teams)
• Increase AV & Security Systems knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Increase Networking knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Maintain and increase industry recognized certifications like CTS, CSPM, etc.
• Maintain and stay current with Voice/Data Cabling Systems knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Increase and maintain knowledge of current product offerings for Video Management Systems, Audio/Visual control and distribution systems, cameras, access control management platforms, and other low voltage technology components.
• Possess and develop superior communication skills, as well as various other "soft skills" such as approachability, emotional maturity, listening skills, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of design experience
• 3+ year of experience in the low voltage or technology industry, primarily structured cabling
• Experience using Revit

Preferred Qualifications

• Competency in various software platforms typical in the design industry, including (but not limited to): AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) MS Teams, MS Projects, etc.
• RCDD, CTS, PSP or other Low Voltage Design Certifications Highly preferred

Physical Demands

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Additional Information

• Compensation: $91,000 - $122,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: Travel not required
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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