Baltimore Design Engineer Electronic Security

My Client is a National Integrator, growing with incredible speed, meaning so much opportunity to progress and advance your career.

They are looking for a Design Engineer for Electronic Security. The candidate is to be located in the Washington D.C., Baltimore or Richmond areas - they will work out of the office and with opportunities to work from home. Below is a a general overview of responsibilities:

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform cost estimating of CCTV, Access Control & Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Manage the design process, create material list and project scope documents.
• Survey existing security systems and provide detailed upgrade or replacement information
• Create submittal packages of designed systems.
• Create drawings, including floor plans, details, and elevations using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate engineering deliverable schedules with project stakeholders
• Create as-built drawings and documentation.
• Prepare design documents, specifications and drawings required for design/build projects
• Develop bill of materials, battery calculations, and sequence of operations.
• Create required submittal packages for designed systems.
• Create submittal and permit drawings, including floor plans, details, and elevations using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate engineering deliverable schedule with project manager
• Create as-built drawings and documentation.
• Prepare design documents, specifications, and drawings required for design/build projects
• Meet with customer to determine need and formulate design. Complete site evaluation to determine customer requirements and design specifications
• Prepare engineering analysis of projects to include: preliminary design, calculation, life cycle cost and equipment selection.
• Coordinates with other company departments to assist in establishing the project scope.
• Assist with the designs of wired; wireless; and voice networks.
• Maintain records of work completed and in-progress. Update documentation to record installations; upgrades; and configurations
• Manage project issues, schedule of work, proposed changes to project, material selection and overall project costs.
• Provide technical support and instructional guidance to internal and external users.

Position Specifications:

Skills:

• A complete understanding of the principles and concepts of access control, intrusion detection and camera surveillance systems.
• Demonstrated ability in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word.
• The ability to provide detailed material and labor cost estimates.
• Understanding of sprinkler and mechanical HVAC systems and their integration with fire alarm systems.
• Proficient in reading and understanding RFP documents, contract specifications, life safety, architectural and electrical drawings.
• The ability to review any local, state, or federal codes and interpret these codes related to a project.
• Able to use hand tools and test equipment.
• General knowledge of electrical circuitry and network principles.
• Read/understand technical drawings and programming guides.