Design Engineer, Physical Access & CCTV Systems

COMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CRI is seeking a Design Engineer to support system design, bid responses, and programming of access control, video management, IDS and intercom systems in the Washington DC metro area. Ideal candidates have 2 years in estimation and design for physical security, experience interpreting RFPs/SOWs, and familiarity with ICD705, UL2050, ISA/IEEE standards.

Strong MS Office skills and clear written and verbal communication are required.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Physical Security industry.
• 2 years of experience in estimation and design.
• Experience interpreting Requests for Proposals, Statements of Works and blueprint drawing packages to develop Integrated Security System design, BOM and Technical Proposals.
• Experience developing PACS, VMS and IDS solutions for customers with unique policies or procedures requirements.
• Experience with security systems such as Lenel, RS2, Hanwha Waves VMS, Milestone, Bosch, DMP and Aiphone is strongly desired.
• Experience supporting technicians with system programming, system startup, and servicing of security systems.
• Familiar with and able to interpret and apply national consensus codes and standards, such as ICD705, UL2050, and various ISA and IEEE standards.
• Strong computer skills and experience with the MS Office suite.
• Strong oral and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create proposals, including technical writeup, labor estimates, and pricing.
• Familiar with bid creation and submittal processes.
• Develop project scoping documents, equipment specifications, prepare logic diagrams, panel layout details, battery loading, and device layout details.
• Planning and design details including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Assist Project managers with scope development, design and contract performance, documents, procedures, and controls for assigned projects.
• Provide engineering support to construction forces.
• Participate in technical discussions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide support for project managers from conception through completion following company objectives and contract requirements.
• Attend assigned organizational and customer meetings.
• Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Occasional on-site project observations and reviews; duties needed to fulfill contractual obligations for construction phase services.
• Some travel may be needed.

Skills

System design

MS Office

Technical writing

Proposal writing

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Lenel

RS2

Milestone

Bosch

Aiphone

VMS

PACS

Job description

CRI is seeking a Design Engineer to support system design, bid responses, and programming of access control, video management, IDS and intercom systems in the Washington DC metro area. Ideal candidates have 2 years in estimation and design for physical security, experience interpreting RFPs/SOWs, and familiarity with ICD705, UL2050, ISA/IEEE standards.

Strong MS Office skills and clear written and verbal communication are required.