Systems Designer II

Job Summary

The System Designer II will provide design, engineering, modeling, drafting, and budgeting support for projects throughout North America. They will assist in building company design standards, templates, blocks, families, details, and processes.

• Coordinate and interact with customers (end users, architects, construction managers, general contractors, electrical engineers, and others) to understand their needs and then perform detailed designs of Low Voltage technology systems such as Cabling, Security, Audio Visual and DAS.
  • A Systems Designer may specialize in one Low Voltage Trade, but all Systems Designers are expected to pursue cross training across disciplines.
• Attend and host meetings independently on behalf of Bosch. Take and distribute accurate and timely notes to the team, follow up with action items assigned and communicate company commitments.
• Coordinate and interact with estimators and engineers across North America to develop project budgets, technical design requirements, and scopes of work related to the design of all sub‑disciplines of Low Voltage Technology Systems.
• Coordinate and interact with the Sales team and other Project Sponsors to understand the needs and expectations of the client and project and to ensure the best possible client experience.
• Prepare detailed and accurate budgets, utilizing technical estimating resources where necessary for medium size projects.
• Perform electronic takeoffs using Bluebeam software as directed.
• Manage the Designers' assigned projects to include billing, cash flow, cost projections and schedule management.
• Create technology systems flow line diagrams.
• Develop Security riser diagrams, door details, and mounting diagrams.
• Develop network diagrams.
• Perform the Designer’s own drafting and modeling using Autodesk CAD and Revit software as needed and as practical.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with Bosch’s Drafters and BIM Modelers to provide clear CAD requests, feedback, and guidance for Drafting and modeling work related to the Designers' projects that will be performed by the VDC team.
• Provide supplemental Peer Reviews of designs and documentation prepared by others throughout the organization as directed.
• Participate in both internal and external kickoff meetings as needed 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 Bosch employees when requested.
• Provide support for existing or potential customers with the utmost professionalism at all times whether on the phone, in writing (email or text/direct message) or in person.
• Provide guidance to junior team members.

• Effectively and professionally manage multiple communications platforms (email, collaboration/messaging such as MS Teams).
• Increase AV & Security Systems knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Increase Networking knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Maintain and increase industry recognized certifications like CTS, CSPM, etc.
• Maintain and stay current with Voice/Data Cabling Systems knowledge periodically throughout the year.
• Increase and maintain knowledge of current product offerings for 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, as well as various other “soft skills” such as approachability, emotional maturity, listening skills, adaptability, and interpersonal skills.

• 3+ years of design experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the low voltage or technology industry, primarily structured cabling.
• Experience using Revit.

• Competency in various software platforms typical in the design industry, including AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite, MS Teams, MS Project, etc.
• RCDD, CTS, PSP or other Low Voltage Design Certifications – highly preferred.

• Must be able to effectively…