Vti Security Integrators
Systems Designer ll - Structured Cabling
Vti Security Integrators, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
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The Systems Designer II will provide design, engineering, modeling, drafting, and budgeting support for projects throughout the organization across all North American geographies.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and interact with customers to understand their needs and perform detailed designs of low‑voltage technology systems such as cabling, security, and DAS. Attend and host meetings independently on behalf of Paladin, take accurate notes, follow up action items, and communicate company commitments. Coordinate with estimators and engineers to develop project budgets, technical design requirements, and scopes of work related to the design of all sub‑disciplines of low‑voltage technology systems. Prepare detailed and accurate budgets, utilize technical estimating resources where necessary, and perform electronic takeoffs using Bluebeam software. Manage the assigned designers’ projects to include billing, cash flow, cost projections, and schedule management. Create technology systems flow line diagrams and develop security riser diagrams, door details, mounting diagrams, and network diagrams. Perform drafting and modeling using Autodesk CAD and Revit software as needed and coordinate with Paladin’s Drafters and BIM Modelers to provide clear CAD requests, feedback, and guidance. Provide supplemental peer reviews of designs and documentation prepared by others throughout the organization as directed. Participate in both internal and external kickoff meetings to support a smooth transition and exchange of information as a project passes from the design to the build phase. Perform construction administration on design projects as assigned. Provide advice, assistance, and support to estimators, engineers, project managers, and other Paladin employees when requested. Qualifications
5+ years of design experience in the security industry. 5+ years of experience in the low‑voltage or technology industries. Competency in various software platforms typical in the design industry, including AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Teams, and MS Projects. RCDD, CTS, PSP, or other low‑voltage design certifications. Effectively manage multiple communications platforms (email, MS Teams). Maintain and stay current with Voice/Data Cabling Systems knowledge, Video Management Systems, Audio/Visual control and distribution systems, cameras, access control management platforms, and other low‑voltage technology components. Possess and develop superior communication skills and various other “soft skills” such as approachability, emotional maturity, listening skills, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Physical demands: Must be able to effectively communicate, manual dexterity for occasional reaching and lifting small objects, and operate office equipment. Working Conditions: The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email to HumanResources@vtisecurity.com or call 800.241.1476 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.
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Coordinate and interact with customers to understand their needs and perform detailed designs of low‑voltage technology systems such as cabling, security, and DAS. Attend and host meetings independently on behalf of Paladin, take accurate notes, follow up action items, and communicate company commitments. Coordinate with estimators and engineers to develop project budgets, technical design requirements, and scopes of work related to the design of all sub‑disciplines of low‑voltage technology systems. Prepare detailed and accurate budgets, utilize technical estimating resources where necessary, and perform electronic takeoffs using Bluebeam software. Manage the assigned designers’ projects to include billing, cash flow, cost projections, and schedule management. Create technology systems flow line diagrams and develop security riser diagrams, door details, mounting diagrams, and network diagrams. Perform drafting and modeling using Autodesk CAD and Revit software as needed and coordinate with Paladin’s Drafters and BIM Modelers to provide clear CAD requests, feedback, and guidance. Provide supplemental peer reviews of designs and documentation prepared by others throughout the organization as directed. Participate in both internal and external kickoff meetings to support a smooth transition and exchange of information as a project passes from the design to the build phase. Perform construction administration on design projects as assigned. Provide advice, assistance, and support to estimators, engineers, project managers, and other Paladin employees when requested. Qualifications
5+ years of design experience in the security industry. 5+ years of experience in the low‑voltage or technology industries. Competency in various software platforms typical in the design industry, including AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), MS Teams, and MS Projects. RCDD, CTS, PSP, or other low‑voltage design certifications. Effectively manage multiple communications platforms (email, MS Teams). Maintain and stay current with Voice/Data Cabling Systems knowledge, Video Management Systems, Audio/Visual control and distribution systems, cameras, access control management platforms, and other low‑voltage technology components. Possess and develop superior communication skills and various other “soft skills” such as approachability, emotional maturity, listening skills, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Physical demands: Must be able to effectively communicate, manual dexterity for occasional reaching and lifting small objects, and operate office equipment. Working Conditions: The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability & veterans, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email to HumanResources@vtisecurity.com or call 800.241.1476 to speak with Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request.
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