Special Systems Designer / Estimator

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Project Estimation: Prepare detailed cost estimates, proposals, and budgets for low-voltage projects.
• Technical Design: Design low-voltage systems, including CCTV, access control, fire alarm, and structured cabling systems.
• Project Planning: Perform quantity takeoffs from blueprints and conduct site surveys to assess project requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, project management, and field operations teams to ensure projects are estimated accurately and executed successfully.
• Vendor and Subcontractor Management: Develop relationships with suppliers and subcontractors, evaluate bids, and obtain competitive pricing.
• Solution Development: Develop and present solutions that meet client needs, including value engineering to identify cost-effective options.
• Risk Assessment: Analyze historical data to identify potential risks and challenges, particularly in complex industrial projects.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of low-voltage systems, including electrical engineering principles and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Estimating and Design: Experience with low-voltage estimating software, spreadsheets, and the ability to perform detailed takeoffs.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in analyzing project plans, specifications, and other project documentation.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel, project management tools, and Bluebeam.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to communicate technical information clearly and build relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Industry Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in low-voltage contracting, estimating, or bid coordination.

Internal and External Cooperation:

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics standards, and ensure they are communicated and implemented within the team.
• Demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate effectively with all company employees.
• Build trust, communicate effectively, foster innovation, maintain customer focus, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively, and demonstrate high integrity.
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that align with the company's core values.

Join our innovative team where your expertise will directly impact the success of our projects. We value professional growth, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, offering a supportive environment and competitive benefits.

Additional Notes and Benefits:

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Accident and Critical Illness insurance, Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time, 6 paid Holidays, weekly pay.

Arrow Electric LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions—including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination—are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.