Project Designer II - Global Design Team

Convergint is looking for an experienced, self-motivated and self-managed electronic / physical security design professional who, under minimal supervision, can lead, execute and coordinate the design engineering tasks for medium and large projects and for systems such as access control, video surveillance systems, intruder alarms, intercoms and other technologies. This colleague will be providing design engineering support to customers and projects across our vertical teams and our branches and will be responsible for the delivery of these services and support for the projects assigned to him/her.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer's best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you'll do with "Our Training and Your Experience"

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• 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.
• 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 maintains 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards.
• Revises submittals as required to gain approval.
• Work may include providing training and work direction for other designers.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

What You'll Need

• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent Bluebeam skills
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.
• Experienced with AutoCAD
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to problem solve 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

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 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
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more...

Requirements:

• Minimum two-year technical degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering desirable
• Previous security design engineering and AutoCAD experience is required
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  Minimum of five years of previous design, engineering, field service or project management experience in the electronic security industry

  
  
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  Minimum of three years' experience in electronic security industry

  
  

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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