Low Voltage Systems Designer – Healthcare Projects

Summary
Our client is seeking a Low Voltage Systems Designer to support the design, documentation, and execution of technology infrastructure for healthcare facilities. This role is hands-on, with a focus on creating innovative, sustainable low voltage and IT systems solutions that directly enhance healthcare delivery. You will collaborate with healthcare users, IT/Biomedical teams, contractors, and design professionals to ensure every project reflects technical excellence and a strong commitment to sustainability.

We are looking for a motivated professional with a growth mindset—someone eager to take on complex challenges, build expertise, and make a meaningful impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Documentation

Develop detailed designs, specifications, and documentation for low voltage and communication systems in healthcare environments.
Create and refine technical drawings and layouts using design software.

Technical Analysis and Solutions Development

Conduct assessments of healthcare IT and communication systems requirements.
Perform site surveys to address technical issues during construction.
Review submittals and RFIs to ensure alignment with design intent.

Collaboration and Integration

Work closely with contractors and vendors to resolve coordination issues.
Partner with internal design teams to integrate systems into larger project frameworks.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and industry standards.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement

Translate healthcare users’ and IT/Biomedical teams’ needs into actionable design solutions.
Participate in workshops, planning sessions, and technical discussions to deliver user-focused outcomes.

Cost and Efficiency Improvements

Provide accurate cost estimates and budgets.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, constructability, and sustainability in system design.

Location & Travel
This role can be performed remotely, with the expectation that candidates are located within a 2-hour flight of San Francisco for project needs.

Travel: Approximately 25% (mainly within California, with occasional West Coast travel).

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience, or 10+ years of equivalent experience in low voltage and communication systems design.
5+ years of hospital design experience.
Strong familiarity with California healthcare codes and HCAI requirements.
Proven experience designing and overseeing construction quality control for systems such as access control, video surveillance, structured cabling, overhead paging, nurse call, A/V, and television distribution.
Experience coordinating with BIM teams in Revit to produce construction documents.
Experience in project resource planning, reviewing financials, and collaborating on invoicing/revenue reporting.
Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong problem-solving skills, technical documentation abilities, and communication skills.
Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%.

Preferred

RCDD certification.
Experience designing systems such as 802.11 wireless, VoIP, IT end-user devices, synchronized clocks, infant abduction systems, and/or two-way radio.
Experience leading user meetings for system requirements and device placement.
Familiarity with project management, cost estimating, and document management software.

Success Factors

Clear, effective communication and collaboration with clients, contractors, and teammates.
Proactive, growth-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous learning.
Delivery of high-quality, sustainable solutions aligned with project goals and budgets.
Contribution to a positive team culture and commitment to advancing sustainable design practices.

Senior Low Voltage Designer