Senior Low Voltage Designer

Primary Function

This position defines project scope, develop ICT discipline work plans and man-hour estimates, prepare designs for technology systems, and provide support during the construction administration phase.

 

Type: Direct/Permanent Hire
Salary Range: $125k - $140k/Annual 
Location: Sacramento, CA

 

Typical Duties

·       Design and support information technology, electronic safety and security, and

audio-visual system projects from planning to completion.

·       Meet with clients, conduct meetings, and lead projects.

·       Adhere to BICSI, AVIXA, and ASIS standards and industry best practices in design

and product utilization.

·       Attend client meetings with project stakeholders, architects, and engineers to

·       discuss project requirements, design concepts, and system operations.

·       Develop designs that meet client functional and budgetary requirements.

·       Evaluate project managers’ schedules and deadlines to ensure they are realistic and attainable.

·       Collaborate closely with internal company disciplines to provide design and pricing

proposals, ensuring full coordination from inception to project completion.

·       Communicate known issues and other solutions to owners, architects, and

coworkers.

·     Review and provide input on cost estimates provided by others.

·     Design various systems (knowledge of all systems not required initially):

o Fire Alarm

o Telecom/Data and Voice Systems

o Access Control System

o AV System (classroom only)

o Assisted Listening System

o Clock and Bell System

o Intercom and Paging System

o Public Address System (excluding large gyms/MPRs, specialty consultant     
     needed)

o Intrusion Alarm System

o Surveillance Camera System (network wiring only)

o Two-Way Communication (elevators)

·       Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors on new and existing products.

·       Qualify equipment required for custom integration solutions.

·       Develop cabinet layouts, equipment rack elevations, and jack-field layouts.

·       Provide continuous engineering support throughout the project.

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Preferred  Qualifications

·       Registered Communication Distribution Designer (RCDD) designation preferred or

·       ability to obtain within 6 months.

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·       Minimum 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of NFPA, EIA/TIA BICSI, IEEE, ASIS, and AVIXA standards.

·       Demonstrated knowledge of CSI format specifications.

·       Working knowledge of building automation systems and power management

·       systems.

·       Ability to work virtually and communicate e1iciently across geographies with

·       multiple project teams.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate, achieve consensus,

·       and provide guidance.

·       Confidence in client interviews and technical presentations.

·       Experience with technical design tools such as Bluebeam, Excel, etc.

·       Revit experience required.

 

Physical Requirements

·       Ability to sit for long periods.

·       Ability to travel.

·       Ability to climb ladders and conduct visual observations throughout all areas of

·       building and construction sites.

·       Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.

·       Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact brittany.parker@akkodisgroup.com 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pay Details: $125,000.00 to $140,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance