We are a national engineering and technical staffing agency specializing in recruiting Low Voltage Designers for companies that serve data center and tech infrastructure industries.
Our client is a leading electrical contractor and technology systems integrator specializing in low voltage infrastructure solutions for data centers, enterprise campuses, corporate headquarters, hospitals, government buildings, and large-scale commercial facilities. Their expertise spans structured cabling, audiovisual solutions, access control and security systems, IP surveillance, network distribution, Wi-Fi infrastructure, fiber optic routing, and smart building automation technologies.
This organization partners closely with general contractors, engineers, facility managers, and IT leadership to design and implement high-performance, code-compliant, scalable low voltage systems that support mission-critical operations, high-bandwidth data environments, and modern intelligent building ecosystems. Their work emphasizes TIA/EIA telecommunications standards, BICSI best practices, NFPA/NEC electrical safety requirements, and emerging IoT building integration frameworks.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop detailed low voltage system designs including structured cabling layouts, cable pathways, riser diagrams, rack elevations, equipment room layouts, device locations, and labeling schemes.
- Design and document CAT6/CAT6A/CAT8 copper cabling, multimode and single-mode fiber optic distribution, wireless access point coverage, and telecommunications room infrastructure.
- Produce security and audiovisual (A/V) system layouts including CCTV camera placement, access control door hardware, paging/intercom, conference room AV integration, digital signage, and control systems wiring.
- Create and maintain construction drawings, shop drawings, as-built drawings, submittal packages, and project documentation in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM coordination platforms.
- Work directly with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, and installation technicians to ensure design intent is understood and executed accurately.
- Conduct site assessments and field verification to evaluate existing cable routes, equipment rooms, conduits, and hardware placement.
- Ensure all designs align with:
- TIA/EIA telecommunications infrastructure standards
- BICSI best practices
- NEC (NFPA 70) and applicable local electrical codes
- OSHA safety and installation requirements
- Support BIM coordination meetings to integrate low voltage systems with mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural layouts.
- Prepare material takeoffs (MTOs), equipment schedules, and installation specifications for purchasing and subcontract coordination.
- Participate in commissioning activities, system testing and documentation turnover to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
- Assist with RFI responses, technical clarifications, and ongoing design modifications during construction phase lifecycle.
Education
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Drafting & Design, Computer Networking, or related field.
- BICSI certification (e.g., RCDD, DCDC, TECH, INST levels) strongly preferred.
- Training or coursework in security systems, AV integration, or network system design is beneficial.
Required Skills and Experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in low voltage system design, structured cabling layout, or building technology infrastructure environments.
- Proficiency in:
- AutoCAD MEP
- Revit / BIM 360
- Bluebeam
- (Optional but valued) Navisworks for coordination review
- Strong working knowledge of:
- TIA/EIA-568, TIA/EIA-569, TIA-942 (data center infrastructure standards)
- BICSI design and installation methodologies
- Copper and fiber optic cable selection, routing, and termination standards
- Experience designing:
- MDF/IDF room layouts
- Rack and cabinet elevations
- Cable tray, ladder tray, and conduit routing
- Wireless access point placement / heatmapping (Ekahau or similar is a plus)
- Familiarity with security and AV system components, including:
- Network video recorders (NVRs)
- IP cameras and lenses
- Access control panels and door hardware
- Conference room AV switchers, DSPs, projectors/LED displays
- Ability to interpret architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for interdisciplinary coordination.
- Strong documentation and quality control skills, including drawing redlines, revision tracking, and project archiving.
- Effective verbal and written communication for collaboration with internal teams, general contractors, clients, and subcontractors.
Preferred Qualifications
- RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) certification highly preferred.
- Experience designing Tier III or Tier IV data centers, colocations, or mission-critical network environments.
- Familiarity with smart building / IoT technologies, building automation integration, and emerging intelligent facility platforms.
- Experience with project estimation, bill of materials development, or design-build delivery models.
- Background coordinating with security integrators, AV system specialists, or enterprise IT teams.
- Knowledge of PoE (Power over Ethernet) technologies, network switching basics, and low voltage power supply architecture.
