Senior Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Letchworth; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building systems company in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to design cutting-edge building electronic systems, focusing on security system designs like CCTV and access control. Responsibilities include collaboration with sales teams and conducting site surveys. The ideal candidate will have an education in Electronics engineering and a background in security systems installation. This role offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, hybrid working, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance-based bonus plan

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays

Pension plan with up to 7% employer match

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Referral scheme

Exclusive discounts on products

Qualifications

• Background in security systems installation or commissioning.
• Security clearance up to SC.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Developing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS.
• Working closely with project and sales teams.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Conducting site surveys for security design.
• Skilled in documentation with Microsoft tools.

Skills

Security Systems

Client communication

Documentation skills

Electrical diagram interpretation

Proven drafting skills

Digital literacy

Quick learning

Education

Education or certification in Electronics engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Job description

What you will do

As a pivotal member of our team, you will take the reins on designing cutting-edge building electronic systems, with a particular focus on security system design including access control (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV), intruder detection systems (IDS) and perimeter intrusion detection systems (PIDS).

Your role is not just about compliance; it's about ensuring safety and efficiency in the environments we help create. Collaborating with sales teams, you will be responsible for the quality of pre-sales designs, developing complex solutions, and troubleshooting to guarantee top-notch operation.

How you will do it

• Design and Engineering: Developing security systems including CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS for projects ranging from small scale to over $5 million.
• Collaboration with Project/Sales Teams: Working closely with project and sales teams post-design to ensure smooth project management, sales, and engineering processes.
• Client and Supplier Communications: Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors through effective communication.
• Documentation: Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation purposes.
• Site Surveys: Conducting site surveys to gather all necessary information for developing comprehensive security designs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus plan
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and sick pay
• Option to buy up to 10 extra holidays (up to 35 total)
• Pension plan with up to 7% employer match
• Life assurance, employee assistance program, and referral scheme
• Exclusive discounts, including cycle-to-work and Johnson Controls products
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities

What we look for

Required

• Education or certification in Electronics engineering or similar.
• A background in Security Systems installation or commissioning, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of various electronic building enterprise systems (CCTV, ACS, IDS, and PIDS).
• Security Clearance up to SC
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Proven drafting skills, and digital literacy; familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe).
• Highly motivated, quick to learn.
• Driving license.

Preferred

• Experience in integrated security systems.