Design Engineer 2 - Specialist- Virtual, US

Diversified; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified is hiring a Sales Engineer to join the Project Engineering ESS team in Northern Kentucky. You will support client design projects from sales concept through design development and construction administration, collaborating with architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver secure, integrated electronic security solutions.

You will conceptualize designs, prepare BOMs, review drawings, and communicate complex requirements clearly to clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years' experience in system design.
• Detail-oriented, independent, self-starter.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and provide concise messages.
• Solid problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex engagements with clients and Design Engineering to develop specs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Guide security system architecture, installation and planning.
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and MS Office 365 for design and documentation.
• Oversee BOM development and supporting documentation.
• Interpret 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC drawings during takeoff and reviews.
• Lead review calls with internal and external teams on BOMs and docs.
• Utilize pricing tools and adjust for changing requirements.
• Understand IFPs, RFP, RFQ requirements and labor calculations.
• Research and produce security product submittals.
• Learn ESS programming matrices and apply them to projects.
• Research technology options and present to clients.
• May interact with clients and contribute to P&L performance.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

MS Office 365

Pricing tools

RFP/RFQ

Client interaction

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

Milestone

Lenel

Genetec

Avigilon

S2

Job description

The Sales Engineer (S E) is a member of the Project Engineering Electronic Security Systems (ESS) team and a supporting contributor to the support of client design projects. The S E reports directly to the Director of ESS Engineering. The S E will provide support through the design project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to construction administration support. As a technical resource on a project team, you will be instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with support teams to bring your design to life. Through our groundbreaking workflow, you’ll have access to incredible technology and tools to help you articulate and deliver your design while being supported by global resources.

The S E will be supported and mentored by Senior Design Engineers and will maintain both primary and supportive roles on complex ESS projects through direction of the Director of ESS Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with clients and the Design Engineering team to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements
• Provide general guidance on security systems and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of electronic security solutions
• Knowledge of and ability to use AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and/or MS Office 365
• Oversee and/or develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and support documentation.
• Ability to interpret 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC drawings during takeoff and team review processes.
• Conduct Review Calls with internal and external teams to discuss BOM(s) and supporting documentation.
• Ability to use complex pricing tools and adjust based off specific/changing requirements.
• Understanding of IFPs, RFP, and RFQ requirements and schedules and the ability to build labor calculations.
• Ability to research and produce security related product submittals.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with ESS related programming matrixes.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients.
• S E may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
• Project lifecycle is important and learning the standards our clients are comfortable with is just as important as selling new technology and solutions where they fit. Theposition bears the responsibility to develop long-lasting client partnerships & work with team members to maintain the account at all levels.
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums. May author articles and/or analyze trends.
• Attend appropriate manufacture training (s), attend or lead lunch and learn and continue online education.
• Represent ESS Engineering in enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic discussions related to delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5+ years' experience in system design
• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical systems designing
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM and MS Office 365
• Certifications or training with Milestone and Lenel preferred
• Certifications or training with in Genetec, Avigilon and S2 preferred
• Ability to get a government issued Top Secret Clearance (US-based only)
• A clear understanding of project phases Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.