Physical Security Designer and Estimator

Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is accepting applications for a Physical Security Estimator in Mount Laurel, NJ. The ideal candidate is responsible for pre-sales support, system design, drafting a bill of materials, requesting distributor quotes, organizing pricing of equipment, and applying standard labor components to bids which shall include the following disciplines: Physical Security (IP Video Surveillance, Access Control ) and N etwork Engineering a plus (switch/route wireless). An incumbent in this position will also assist with pre-sales opportunities by working with sales engineers to draft proposals. Should be comfortable to act as a technical resource for discovery and information gathering for physical security on client calls. Should possess the ability to work with MS Word and Excel. Should be able to determine if additional information is needed to develop a solution that meets the customer's requirements. Needs to understand voltage limitations and lock types. A good understanding of Video surveillance (pixels per foot) and how to calculate retention time. This is Full-time Monday- Friday, 8 am-5 pm. We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees. Benefits Package: Company Paid! Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance Paid Vacation and Holidays Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Systems Engineering and Sales Departments in developing technical Solutions that meet customer requirements. Maintain current knowledge of the equipment and technologies he/she supports by attending training provided by the manufacturer. The ability to read and understand RFPs, technical drawings, and technical requirements for IT-focused projects. A good methodical approach to tasks, ability, and interests to learn new technologies. Will be required to continue to learn new physical security solutions (Video surveillance and access control) and as a plus an understanding of electrical limitations with respect to physical security. Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work under pressure. Qualifications and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: High School diploma is required. 2 or 4 year college degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or MIS a plus. A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience is required. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Proficient written and verbal English communication skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals. Ability to effectively present technical information to prospects and existing customers, peer employees, and managers. Experience in technical and Proposal writing is a plus with an understanding of professional client-facing documents. COMPUTER SKILLS: Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and high proficiency with Word and Excel. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A few Vendor specific certifications from manufacturers such as Milestone Systems, S2, Axis Cameras, and/or Lenel are required (E.G.: MCIT, Axis Certified, (CCNA and CCNP a plus)). WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Office work may need to lift a computer, ability to maintain a clean conducive working environment. $70,000 - $90,000 a year Based on experience and qualifications. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Wachter