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# Special Systems Designer / Estimator

- **Company:** * Arrow
- **Location:** Greenville, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Software Applications, Spreadsheets, Value Engineering, Bluebeam
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa16652d75f1cfe2

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, * 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.

## Description

* 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.


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