Convergint · 2 months ago
Fire Alarm Project Designer - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expConvergint is looking for a full-time Project Designer to join their team. In this role, you will design, engineer, and document installed physical security and life safety solutions, while communicating with various stakeholders and ensuring project requirements are met.
BiometricsHealth CarePhysical SecurityPublic SafetySecurity
Responsibilities
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
Obtains electronic plans from engineers/architects/owners
Obtains design drawings from sprinkler and mechanical contractors
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 maintain 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 and AHJ Requirements
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
Preparation and procurement of all project material purchases
Obtains project design information as required from vendors, insurance carriers, owners, consultants and AHJ as required
Obtains and facilitate all project permits
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
Assists the project team with change-order pricing
Participates in initial site surveys and/or walkthroughs
Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards
Revises submittals as required to gain approval
Provides operational support for the sales phase of projects when needed
Work may include providing training and work direction for other designers
Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required
Qualification
Required
College degree, trade school or equivalent experience
3-5 years engineering, field service or project management
AutoCAD experience
NICET Level III
APS for Stamping Plans
Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Customer Focus – Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet of the needs and wants of the customer
Initiative – Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement
Analytical Thinking – Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions
Preferred
Experience in 1 or more of the following industries: electronic, fire alarm & life safety, building automation, and/or healthcare
Benefits
10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
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 or company vehicle
Corporate Social Responsibility Day
Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
Paid parental leave
Company
Convergint
Convergint is a global systems integrator focused on delivering results for our customers through unparalleled service excellence.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$66.7M2021-12-16Secondary Market
2018-08-27Series Unknown· $19.74M
2018-06-29Series Unknown· $46.96M
Leadership Team
Ann Fandozzi
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Jacobs
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-07-16
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