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Low-Voltage System Designer

Trinity Consulting & Design, Inc
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Job Description for Low-Voltage System Designer

Company Information

  • Organization Name: Trinity Consulting & Design Inc
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Job Level: Entry to Intermediate Level
  • Employment Status: Full-time Regular (M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)
  • Primary Office: Chantilly, VA 
  • Position Location: Remote work
  • Primary Location: Employees required to be able to attend in-person meetings or perform site visits with limited notification and no additional cost to the company in the Washington, DC metro area.

Job Summary

Work with our team of specialists to develop 2D & 3D construction documents for electronic security, telecommunications, and audio-visual systems (Low-Voltage System Design) using REVIT and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include identifying client requirements and developing a basis of design, schematic, concept and final construction documents (drawings and specifications) using applicable codes, regulations, and industry best practices. 

  • Electronic Security systems include access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, networks, duress alarm, intercommunications, screening, and perimeter protection.
  • Telecommunications systems include telecommunication outlets, vertical and horizontal data cabling distribution system, protected distribution systems (PDS), layout of main and intermediate distribution facilities (MDF & IDF); outside plant (OSP) connectivity to the facility, and Data Center/ network architecture.
  • Audiovisual systems include independent system and integrated distributed system including video displays, video teleconferencing, AV input/output, audio enhancement, and microphone enhancement design for board room, conference room, huddle room, and team room.

Primary Job Duties

  • Work closely with our Senior Security/Telecom/Audio-Visual system designers and specialists.
  • Provide onsite observations of the project site related to low-voltage systems to ascertain existing conditions.
  • Meet with Owner/Client representatives to ascertain systems requirements, current practices, and applicable codes and standards.
  • Prepare basis-of-design narrative to identify the functional requirement for the systems.
  • Prepare 2D and 3D design documents to include drawings (device and equipment locations, system block diagrams, installation details), technical specifications (Division 27 & 28), manufacture equipment data sheets.
  • Coordinate with other design disciplines floor plans, pathways, space, power, HVAC, grounding, and lighting protection requirements.
  • Prepare meeting minutes and technical memorandums as required to support the project.
  • Provide limited assistance to Cost Estimators.
  • Participate in review meetings and respond to comments in writing.
  • Prepare responses to Contractor requests for information (RFI).
  • Review shop drawings, product data, equipment lists, or test data submitted by the system contractors.
  • Inspect work in progress and completed work during construction period services. Prepare observation reports to document any deficiencies.
  • Witness system commissioning, performance verification tests, or acceptance testing.
  • Work with Sr Security Specialist and Project Manager on Risk Analysis and Risk Mitigation reports.
  • Perform additional duties to support the team.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience.
  • REVIT and AutoCAD experience preferred but not required.
  • Some travel required, as deemed necessary by clients.
  • Due to the secure nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
  • Soft skills: Strong self-management skills, excellent communication abilities, digital literacy, the ability to work independently, effective time management, adaptability, and capable of interacting directly with clients.
  • Remote work requirements:
    • Dedicated workspace
    • Reliable highspeed internet connection (50 Mbps upload and download speed)
    • 100% online during working hours
    • Attend 8 AM Video Meeting every workday

Physical Demands

  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Intermittently is required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, bend, and reach throughout the day
  • May have to lift up to 25 pounds
  • Stand and sit for extended periods of time; push, pull and reach; occasionally bend, stoop and stretch
  • Have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and dental equipment

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.