Lead System Design Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and direct a team of System Design Engineers and System Designers.

• Coordinate project assignments, allocate workloads, and facilitate staff training.

• Assess performance, conduct reviews, establish professional development objectives, and recommend promotions and recognitions.

• Develop, modify, review, and proof components of design and engineering drawing packages.

• Engage in technical architectural design and coordination related to door hardware, device mounting, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, structured cabling, and network/telecom infrastructure.

• Present calculations and offer recommendations regarding architectural specifications.

• Review and provide feedback on contractor submittals.

• Execute technical studies including cable distance, voltage drop, cable fill, conduit sizing, power, heat loading, equipment test fits, camera angles, pixels on target, bandwidth, storage, IDF loading, and cost estimation.

• Create, manage, and uphold engineering standards, workflows, tools, and documentation formats.

• Ensure staff training and competency levels are maintained.

• Develop career paths and support career advancement.

• Monitor project performance, commitments, deliverables, assignments, workload distribution, and quality control.

• Guide and mentor design staff while promoting collaboration.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager from design phase through project closeout.

• Investigate existing and emerging technologies, products, and platforms.

• Provide advice on project technical issues and solutions with ZBeta LabZ.

• Research and resolve client and project issues pertaining to applicable codes, standards, and regulations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security system design and/or security technology.

• At least 2 years of experience with Revit and/or AutoCAD is required.

• Team management experience is preferred.

• Associate degree, Autodesk Certified Professional in Revit for Electrical Design, or equivalent work experience.

• Required proficiency in Lenel security system hardware and programming.

• Familiarity with Genetec, C•CURE, and other security system hardware and programming is advantageous.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications.

• Proficient in Bluebeam and Navisworks.

• Required proficiency in computer-aided design software such as Revit and AutoCAD.

• Exceptionally organized with a keen attention to detail and quality of work.

• Technical aptitude and proficiency with software applications are essential.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to organize and present design information effectively to clients.

• Willingness to work Monday–Friday, from 7 am–4 pm or 8 am–5 pm, with potential extended hours in the local time zone.

• A quiet, designated workspace and high-speed internet (minimum 200 Mbps download, 10 Mbps upload) are required.

• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• Must meet client and/or government security screening requirements.

• Verification of U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Successful completion of a background check is required upon hire and every two years thereafter.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Flexible work schedule and workplace arrangements.

• Remote-first company with a distributed team.

• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.