LOW VOLTAGE DESIGNER

at  Sequoyah Electric LLC

ABOUT US

For over 35 years, Sequoyah Electric and Network Services has been an industry leader, providing a coordinated approach to meet electrical design-build and construction needs. Our expertise ranges from complex, multi-phased design-build projects to technically challenging industrial and low voltage installations and includes in-house engineering and design.
Sequoyah fosters an environment of teamwork and collaboration, with a commitment to excellence. Our relationship driven culture is customer-focused, community-engaged, and motivated by continuous improvement. It’s evident when you walk through our office and jobsites that we enjoy what we do. We are proud to have been voted a Washington Best Workplace for the past 10 years (2014 – 2023) by our team members.
If you’re committed to stellar customer service and producing an outstanding product, we think you’ll find Sequoyah to be an exciting, enjoyable place to contribute and grow. Join us!

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Low Voltage Designer who will work closely with project managers, electrical engineers, architects, general contractors and owners. In this role, you’ll be the subject matter expert delivering conceptual designs, progress drawings, and final construction designs of system architecture that deliver functional and practical systems. You’ll assist the team in successfully delivering the design of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, telecommunications networks, audio visual, and other limited energy systems. You’ll have responsibility to direct, coordinate and exercise functional authority for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of technology scope within a project or assigned area. You’ll regularly attend project and design review meetings, both internally and with external partners.

This is a full time, exempt position and reports to the Technology Project Executive of our Preconstruction department. It is based out of our Redmond, WA headquarters and is a fully in-office role, with some flexibility for remote work. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work.

• Please note: this role is cross-posted as Low Voltage Engineer, as we are open to variety of backgrounds with the relevant experience needed for this role.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of experience with multi system installations, and 5+ years of experience with multi system design for Minimum Security, CCTV, and Telecommunications projects. You’ll need to have an understanding and knowledge of Fire Alarm, Controls Logic, Wireless Systems, and Electrical Theory.

Additional qualifications needed for this role include:

• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA) and local AHJ Requirements.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the BICSI TDMM (Active RCDD is a plus)
• Other beneficial credentials: CCNA, PSC, CTS, CEA, NICET II or higher is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is a must; AutoCAD and or Revit is a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Success in this role requires the ability to manage multiple projects at various stages concurrently. It requires a high level of interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal, and someone who is a self-starter, capable of working both independently and as a member of a group.

Additional Skills that will contribute to success in this role include:

• Ability to work well with wide range of levels, from executive management, to peers, and other more junior team members
• Excellent organizational and design skills, as well as project management, task management, and problem solving

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs demand

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Low Voltage Designer, you’ll manage a range of project types and phases ranging from simple concepts through the construction phase of projects, while assisting project management with design changes and other revisions and problem-solving approaches. You’ll collaborate with the electrical team for pathway coordination and power demands of systems.
This role requires someone who is motivated to innovate and keep a finger on the pulse of technology by researching and presenting design options, new technology, and new integration practices. You’re adept at communicating with customers in meetings and presentations and strive to understand and define their needs.

Additional responsibilities for this role include:

• Performing the preliminary electrical power and cooling calculations for coordination of the electrical and mechanical teams
• Coordinating utility and other service providers for telecommunications
• Managing and coordinating internal and external design elements
• Reviewing drawings and research codes to verify compliance with city, state, and county regulations and ensuring a high level of quality control
• Reviewing vendor information and verifying or researching solutions as necessary, to ensure system compatibility

This is a full time, exempt position and reports to the Technology Project Executive of our Preconstruction department. It is based out of our Redmond, WA headquarters and is a fully in-office role, with some flexibility for remote work. Our office is open from 6am-5pm; team members have flexibility with their daily work schedule, based on their needs and the needs of their team and the work.

• Please note: this role is cross-posted as Low Voltage Engineer, as we are open to variety of backgrounds with the relevant experience needed for this role

Additional qualifications needed for this role include:

• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA) and local AHJ Requirements.
• Strong knowledge and familiarity of the BICSI TDMM (Active RCDD is a plus)
• Other beneficial credentials: CCNA, PSC, CTS, CEA, NICET II or higher is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of Bluebeam and Microsoft Office is a must; AutoCAD and or Revit is a plus

Additional Skills that will contribute to success in this role include:

• Ability to work well with wide range of levels, from executive management, to peers, and other more junior team members
• Excellent organizational and design skills, as well as project management, task management, and problem solvin

The following physical requirements and working conditions apply to this role. Sequoyah will give consideration to all requests for accommodation.

• Ability to see, hear well (either naturally or with correction) and speak clearly
• Coordinate the movement of your eyes, hands, and fingers
• Physical requirements include sitting, standing and bending, repetitive motions of hands and wrists
• Reach for, handle, use fingers and manipulate objects
• Must be capable of working extended hour days when job/business needs deman