Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position summary:
The CAD/Revit Designer - Low-Voltage Systems develops and maintains accurate design, coordination, shop, installation, and as-built drawings for structured cabling, physical security and access control, wired and wireless networking, and audiovisual systems. This position works with project engineering, estimating, project management, field operations, customers, architects, engineers, and trade partners to translate project requirements into coordinated, constructible, and well-documented drawing packages.
Essential functions and responsibilities:
- Create and revise 2D CAD and 3D Revit drawings for low-voltage systems, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, riser and one-line diagrams, enlarged room plans, rack elevations, device layouts, details, schedules, and installation notes.
- Develop drawing packages for structured copper and fiber-optic cabling, pathways, telecommunications rooms, equipment racks, cabinets, grounding and bonding, and related network infrastructure.
- Prepare layouts for video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, and related physical security systems, including device locations, door details, cable routes, head-end equipment, and coordination requirements.
- Prepare audiovisual drawings for displays, projection, conferencing, sound reinforcement, paging, control systems, equipment racks, and associated cabling and infrastructure.
- Incorporate architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, reflected ceiling, door hardware, and technology backgrounds into coordinated low-voltage drawings.
- Create and maintain Revit families, CAD blocks, symbols, details, title blocks, templates, schedules, and drawing standards for DES technology systems.
- Perform clash detection and model coordination; identify routing, space, power, cooling, mounting, pathway, ceiling, and accessibility conflicts and communicate them to the project team.
- Update drawings from redlines, field markups, RFIs, submittals, change orders, coordination meetings, and site verification information.
- Prepare shop drawings, permit-support drawings, coordination drawings, installation drawings, record drawings, and final as-built documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, estimators, account managers, field supervisors, technicians, architects, consultants, general contractors, electrical contractors, and customer representatives.
- Participate in project kickoff, design review, BIM coordination, and closeout meetings; track drawing comments and complete revisions within established deadlines.
- Review specifications, scopes of work, equipment lists, bills of material, product data, and manufacturer requirements to confirm that drawings accurately reflect the intended system design.
- Maintain drawing files, revision histories, model standards, naming conventions, sheet indexes, and document-control practices.
- Support field personnel by answering drawing-related questions and issuing clear sketches, details, and revised documents when approved.
- Perform occasional site visits to verify existing conditions, take measurements, document pathways and equipment-room constraints, and support as-built development.
- Apply DES drafting standards, customer standards, BIM execution plans, and applicable industry practices while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and quality.
- Leverage and adopt technology to streamline drawing production, coordination, quality control, and document management.
Requirements
Physical demands and work environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Incumbents will be required to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
- Individuals may occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 20 pounds.
- Incumbents must be able to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and detailed computer-based models and must be able to communicate effectively.
- Position requires a regular presence in the office during established business hours and may require occasional travel to active customer or construction sites.
- Site visits may require walking, standing, climbing stairs or ladders, and the use of required personal protective equipment.
Workdays and shifts:
Position works Monday through Friday, daylight hours, and additional time as needed to meet project schedules and complete work.
Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required:
- Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent training in drafting, architecture, engineering technology, construction technology, BIM, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
- Autodesk AutoCAD and Revit training or demonstrated proficiency is required.
- Autodesk Certified Professional, Autodesk Certified User, BICSI, AVIXA CTS, or other relevant credentials are preferred.
- May be required to participate in safety training and/or certifications provided by the Company or customers.
- A valid driver's license is required, as employees may be required to travel to client and project sites.
Experience/Other required:
- Proven experience producing CAD and/or Revit drawings for commercial building systems; low-voltage, telecommunications, security, networking, or audiovisual experience is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, including model navigation, view creation, sheets, families, schedules, worksharing, linking, and coordination workflows.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural, technology, reflected ceiling, and door hardware drawings and specifications.
- Working knowledge of low-voltage cabling pathways and spaces, telecommunications rooms, equipment racks, copper and fiber cabling, device placement, security door components, cameras, network equipment, and audiovisual infrastructure.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, Navisworks, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office, and common document-management platforms is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, drawing organization, spatial reasoning, and quality-control skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, deadlines, and revisions in a fast-paced design and construction environment.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members.
- Ability to work independently, receive and incorporate feedback, and escalate design conflicts or missing information promptly.
- Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, continuous learning, customer service, and DES safety and quality expectations.
