About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Voice, Data, Security (VDS) Engineer to join its Life Sciences engineering team in Saint Bernard, OH. In this role you'll contribute to designs for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, and data‑center facilities. You will use AutoCAD and Revit to produce detailed layouts and deliverable packages under direction from designers and design leads.

• Produce computer-aided drafting and design deliverables for communications, security and related systems
• Create 2D drawings and 3D models, sketches, and annotated layouts using AutoCAD and Revit
• Assist in preparation and coordination of design packages and electronic document files
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams (electrical, mechanical, structural) to integrate communications/security systems
• Follow applicable standards and specifications and support quality control and review processes
• Communicate design decisions and progress with design leads and clients in written and verbal formats

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline
• At least 1 year of experience actively designing communications or security systems (internship or professional experience accepted)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD (2D drafting) — experience with Revit is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Self-motivated with the ability to coordinate work across disciplines and with clients
• Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. now and in the future (no sponsorship available)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Minimum 3.0 GPA (if recent graduate)
• Local to Saint Bernard / Cincinnati area (able to work hybrid from the office)
• Passed NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam
• Familiarity with ANSI/TIA and BICSI standards
• Familiarity with CSI Divisions 27 & 28
• Exposure to NEC and electrical design requirements

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Employment type: Full‑time
• Estimated base pay (from source): $59,222 per year (estimated)

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Why Join

• Work on technically challenging projects in life sciences, semiconductor manufacturing, and data centers
• Learn from multi-disciplinary design teams and grow your skills in AutoCAD and Revit
• Contribute to high‑visibility projects and build a strong foundation for an engineering career

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Location & Legal

• Primary work location: Saint Bernard, OH (hybrid work expected; local candidates preferred)
• This posting is for a role based in Saint Bernard, Ohio; all location references in this listing reflect the authoritative job location.
• The Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws for positions listed in each state where the job is posted. Applicants may be required to provide documentation to verify eligibility to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request to applicants with disabilities.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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