Systems Engineer II

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for integrated security system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of access control, IP video and other security systems and controls.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare drawings and wiring diagrams, based upon project plans and specifications, showing locations of devices, equipment, and wiring etc. for low voltage electrical projects.

• Develops functional design, construction drawings, relay settings, and equipment specifications for protection, control, and communications equipment.

• Preparing electrical construction documents for both building renovations and new construction projects.

• Designing and applying low voltage systems, including security networks, IP Video, mass notification, and security systems.

• Responsible for all aspects of low voltage design within designated projects.

• Conducts surveys to gather field data; prepares drawings, layouts, and other visual aids; prepares technical construction drawings. Reviews the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.

• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences as required as part of the design process.

• Work in a close team environment with Sales, Project Management, and Installation Departments

• Work with CAD Drafters to produce installation and drawing packages.

• Engineering sales support and review of the functionality and design of systems being proposed by account managers.

• Set-up and test new products and design concepts such as network devices, custom designed systems, etc.

• Coaching and Mentoring of System Designers and Systems Engineers as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Technical 2 year degree or better and/or 3-5 years of security industry design experience

• Experience engineering low voltage systems, preferably experience with AV, DAS and/or Structured Cabling as well.

• Certification in 2 Access Control platforms or equivalent documented experience

• Certification in 2 Video Management platforms or equivalent documented experience

• Certification in 1 Intrusion platform or equivalent documented experience

• Knowledge of NEC Code and low voltage systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized business systems

• Valid US drivers license

• Ability to pass pre-employment screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Networking and/or SQL.

• General knowledge of network security principals including data routing, switching, wireless radios, multicasting, VPNs, Enterprise VMS, AV, DAS and/or Structured Cabling, and Enterprise level Access Control Systems.

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate