Bosch Building Technologies – System Designer II

About Robert Bosch GmbH

Headquartered in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH is a premier global supplier with four primary business sectors: Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Over 400,000+ associates generate sales of over €90 billion. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The special ownership structure guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant investments in safeguarding its future. In North America, Robert Bosch LLC supplies automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drive and control technology, power tool, security and building technology, thermo-technology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare, and software innovations. Bosch established its regional presence in North America in 1906 and now employs 41,000 associates in more than one hundred locations.

Bosch Building Technologies Integrator Business

The regional system integration business called Bosch Building Technologies offers solutions and customized services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation for commercial buildings and infrastructure projects Bosch started its Integrator Business in North America through the acquisition of Climatec in 2015. Climatec expanded Bosch’s role as a comprehensive supplier of energy, building automation and security solutions. Climatec is recognized in the building industry as an independent single-source integrator of critical building systems including energy services, building automation and security & life safety in the U.S. market. The company provides consulting, planning, implementation and 24/7 remote management. Climatec is active in several market segments and industries including data centers, commercial real estate buildings, and federal, state, and local government. Climatec has operated as an independent entity, maintaining its offices in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. Climatec continues to represent and integrate numerous leading manufactures’ product lines across its wide range of services, including Bosch products. In 2023, Bosch acquired Canadian-based security integrator Paladin Technologies. Merging Paladin Technologies and Climatec will significantly expand Bosch’s Integrator Business in North America. Today the combined entity of Bosch Building Technologies (previously Climatec and Paladin Technologies) represents over $800M in revenues and 2800 associates. Utilizing the strengths of both companies, Bosch offers its customers a complete portfolio of networked and efficient energy, building automation and security solutions.

Job Summary: The System Designer II will be required to provide design, engineering, modeling, drafting, and budgeting support for projects throughout the organization, across all North American Geographies. Additionally, they will assist the Design Group Leadership and Colleagues in continuing to build our company design standards, templates, blocks, families, details, and processes.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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 throughout the organization, including all geographies 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

Demonstrated Professional Competencies:

• Effectively and professionally manage multiple communications platforms (email, collaboration/messaging (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.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Competency in various software platforms typical in the design industry, including (but not limited to): AutoCAD, Revit, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) MS Teams, MS Projects, etc.
• RCDD, CTS, PSP or other Low Voltage Design Certifications Highly preferred

Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.

Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $91,000 - $122,000 (DOE)
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Benefits: Associates and their eligible family members are offered comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options as well as company-provided basic life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and access to the employee assistance program. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental life and AD&D insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance plans, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and HSA and FSA account options. Associates also have the option to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan. In addition, associates receive PTO (paid time off), state-mandated sick leave, and 9 paid holidays. Benefits are effective on their first day of employment (great selling point)
  401(k) employer match of $0.50 for every $1.00 contributed by the associate up to 6% of earnings.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, you can reach out to our HR team for support at 602-944-3330 or email talentacquisitionteam@climatec.com. Please note our HR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job

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