Design Engineer 3 – Design Engineering

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the principal engineer for commercial Electronic Security Systems (ESS) design projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, starting from sales concepts to design development, construction documentation, and administration.

• Work collaboratively with clients, Design Engineering teams, Solutions Architects, the Director of Engineering, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

• Create project specifications, designs, budgets, timelines, and expectations for intricate engagements.

• Envision system designs and ascertain system requirements.

• Lead and assist in drafting/modeling security floor layouts for access control, video, intrusion, vehicle gate systems, wiring diagrams, schematics, and back board layouts.

• Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) and accompanying documentation for customer RFPs.

• Generate 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% IFC, and/or shop drawings utilizing AutoCAD and Revit.

• Investigate, pinpoint, and propose technology options for clients.

• Conduct quality control by reviewing drawings and suggesting design modifications.

• Ensure that drawings align with scope, schedule, and quality specifications.

• Contribute to client engagement, P&L outcomes, and enduring client relationships.

• Maintain expertise through industry publications, trade shows, seminars, training sessions, and educational forums.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers and Associate Design Engineers.

• Represent ESS Engineering in enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic discussions regarding delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Travel to active job sites and provide direction to supportive and junior roles throughout project lifecycles, including onsite new-hire training.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.

• 5-7+ years of experience in ESS systems design, integration, or engineering is required.

• At least 2 years of experience in team leadership or engineering management.

• Proven track record of leading engineering initiatives in access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.

• Strong knowledge of system integration, project engineering processes, and feedback loops from field to office.

• Proficient in process improvement methodologies, technical governance, and cross-functional coordination.

• Effective communication skills with internal teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze performance data, recognize trends, and drive strategic enhancements.

• Demonstrated capability to coach, mentor, and lead engineering teams.

• Experience in managing vendor relationships and coordinating enterprise-level technology training.

• Strong organizational and time management abilities aimed at operational efficiency and documentation quality.

• Familiarity with Lenel, CCure, Honeywell, Brivo, Milestone, ExacqVision, Eagle Eye, Axis, and Hanwha.

• Experience with enterprise-level networking and IP-based ESS system architecture.

• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit.

• Experience in managing multi-discipline technical teams and supporting regional or enterprise-scale project delivery.

• Industry certifications in access control or video surveillance are advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Continuous review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, trainings, and educational forums.

• Onsite new hire training and opportunities to enhance industry expertise.