[Remote] Project Designer 2 (Data Centers) - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Convergint is looking for an experienced Project Designer 2 specializing in Data Centers to support the design engineering tasks for various electronic and physical security systems. This role involves providing design support, preparing engineered drawings, and ensuring compliance with industry standards for projects of moderate to high complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provides design or drawing assistance for projects during the development and as-built stages of the engineered drawings. Works on projects with varying levels of complexity including the moderately complex design projects. Obtains electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners. Obtains design drawings from sprinkler and mechanical contractors. Creates engineered drawings (AutoCAD, etc.). Prepares record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements
• Works from rough sketches, schematics, and verbal instructions. Utilizes and maintain Convergint project design, documentation and submittal standards. Ensures adherence to industry standards and codes as required. Supports and maintain Convergint design standards. This position will require the ability to apply intermediate and advanced drafting techniques and knowledge of practical, electrical and fabrication problems
• Reviews scope, defined product specification, application and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ Requirements. Work assignments vary and may be moderate and/or more complex in scope
• Participates in internal design review meetings as coordinated by the Project Managers. Participate in project turnover meetings with both sales and project team. Provides project team with all documentation, programming graphics, etc. according to Convergint standards and project requirements
• Preparation and procurement of all project material purchases
• Obtains project design information as required from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants and AHJ as required. Obtains and facilitate all project permits
• Communicates all design progress, committed completion dates, design scope revisions, and associated costs to the Project Managers. Discusses all anticipated overtime requirements with the Project Managers
• Performs change-order work only with formal authorization to proceed. Assists the project team with change-order pricing
• Participates in initial site surveys and/or walkthroughs
• Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards. Revises submittals as required to gain approval
• Provides operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed
• Work may include providing training and work direction for other designers
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required

Skills

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering desirable
• Minimum of three years of previous design, engineering, field service or project management experience in the electronic security industry
• Minimum three years' experience with AutoCAD required
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent Bluebeam skills
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• 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 seeking to meet 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
• Local, federal and industry-specific licenses as required - Security

Benefits

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Company Overview

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