What are the responsibilities and job description for the Low Voltage Designer position at TranSystems?
Overview
GFT is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fife, WA office.
At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
Our engineers enjoy working on a diverse range of projects in a variety of sectors, including schools, military, healthcare, municipal, institutional, commercial, and multi-family residential.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Low Voltage Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
What you bring to our firm:
The Salary range for this position is $69,000-$103,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.
Location: Fife, WA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
GFT is seeking a Low Voltage Designer to support a variety of projects in the West Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Fife, WA office.
At GFT, the electrical team is dedicated to creating efficient, innovative solutions for electrical systems, ensuring comfort and sustainability in every project. From energy-efficient power systems to advanced HVAC and plumbing designs, our team contributes to a resilient and sustainable built environment, pushing the boundaries of building system design and optimizing performance while addressing the unique needs of each facility. Explore some of our signature projects.
Responsibilities
What you'll be challenged to do:
Our engineers enjoy working on a diverse range of projects in a variety of sectors, including schools, military, healthcare, municipal, institutional, commercial, and multi-family residential.
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Low Voltage Designer who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Design various building and site low voltage systems, including:
- Telecommunications (fiber optic and category cable systems)
- Electronic Security Systems (Intrusion Alarm, Access Control, CCTV)
- Audio-Visual Systems (both simple and complex)
- Intercom, Public Address, DAS and others
- Create plans and 3-D models for integration into an overall team design.
- Coordinate, layout and specify each system type.
- Provide design documents in AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
- Attend meetings with the project team, including architects and other disciplines.
- Ensure design complies with codes, standards, and regulations.
- Prepare documentation for permit applications and agency review.
- Perform site visits during design and construction.
What you bring to our firm:
- Experience in the design and/or installation of low voltage systems
- Detailed knowledge of at least one of the low voltage systems noted above
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Authorization to work in the United States (required)
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
- Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or
- 2 years of direct experience designing low voltage systems (shop drawings), or
- 4 years of system installation experience
- Experience with Revit MEP, AutoCad, Microsoft Word and Excel is preferred
The Salary range for this position is $69,000-$103,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.
Location: Fife, WA
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary : $69,000 - $103,000
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