Remote VA
Civil Engineering
LowVoltageEngineer/Estimator
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“Low Voltage Engineer / Estimator at Remote VA. Skills: Low voltage estimating, Plan reading, Quantity takeoffs, Cost estimating. Review construction drawings. Perform quantity takeoffs”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure precise scope definition; Ensure cost control; Ensure successful project execution
Industry & Context.
Resolve questions; Resolve site condition changes
Remote work environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years low voltage estimating, 3+ years plan reading, 3+ years technical project coordination
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Bachelor's degree in related field
What You'll Do.
Review construction drawings
Perform quantity takeoffs
Produce documentation for technicians
Interpret architectural drawings
Interpret electrical drawings
Interpret MEP drawings
Interpret low voltage drawings
Interpret security drawings
Prepare cost estimates
Create floor plan markups
Create system diagrams
Create installation drawings
Coordinate with field teams
Coordinate with installers
Coordinate with subcontractors
Coordinate with site engineers
Resolve site condition changes
Update drawings based on change orders
Update estimates based on change orders
Update drawings based on RFIs
Update estimates based on RFIs
Update drawings based on addenda
Update estimates based on addenda
Update drawings based on field modifications
Update estimates based on field modifications
Communicate with clients
Clarify project scope
Clarify project requirements
Organize open questions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with project managers; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with field teams; Coordinate with field teams; Coordinate with installers; Coordinate with subcontractors; Coordinate with site engineers
Communication Scope
Client communication
Full Job Description
### 📝 Job Description: Low Voltage Engineer / Estimator **Position Overview** The Low Voltage Engineer / Estimator is responsible for reviewing construction drawings, performing accurate quantity takeoffs, preparing estimates, and producing clear documentation for field technicians. This role requires strong technical expertise in low voltage systems, plan reading, and drawing markups—not just administrative support. The engineer/estimator will collaborate with project managers, clients, and field teams to ensure precise scope definition, cost control, and successful project execution. **Key Responsibilities** * Review and interpret architectural, electrical, MEP, and low voltage/security drawings. * Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for devices, cable runs, cameras, data drops, and related scope. * Prepare cost estimates, proposals, and supporting documentation. * Create floor plan markups, system diagrams, and installation drawings for field technicians. * Utilize digital takeoff and markup software (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Visio, Excel). * Coordinate with field teams, installers, subcontractors, and site engineers to resolve questions and site condition changes. * Update drawings and estimates based on change orders, RFIs, addenda, or field modifications. * Communicate directly with clients to clarify project scope and requirements. * Organize tasks, drawings, estimates, and open questions independently in a remote work environment. ### 🎯 Qualifications **Education & Experience** * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Construction Management, or related field (preferred). * 3+ years of experience in low voltage estimating, plan reading, and technical project coordination. **Technical Skills** * Proficiency in Bluebeam, PlanSwift, AutoCAD, Visio, and Excel. * Strong knowledge of low voltage, electrical, MEP, and auxiliary systems (CCTV, access control, intercom, structured cabling, AV, Wi-Fi, automation). * Ability to prepare clear fl
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