Electrical Controls Engineer

Security Automation Systems, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(K)

401(K) Matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Security Automation Systems, Inc. in Indianapolis seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, configure, procure, construct and install integrated security control systems for correctional facilities.

The role reports to the VP of Engineering and requires PLC and HMI expertise, system integration, and leadership of field technicians. Occasional travel and a strong focus on reliability and precision.

Qualifications

• 4-year technical engineering degree required.
• Recent PLC programming and HMI development experience.
• Knowledge of security electronics hardware (locks, CCTV, access control, intercom) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security control systems from customer specs.
• Program and test security electronics equipment at facilities in the Midwest.
• Oversee system commissioning and start-up.
• Maintain professional client communications throughout the project life cycle.
• Take ownership of projects with minimal supervision.
• Supervise field technicians and temporary labor.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Integrated design

Education

4-year engineering degree

Job description

About Us:

Security Automation Systems is a specialized integrator focused on designing and installing highly engineered security and control systems for correctional facilities, including jails and prisons. We take pride in delivering mission-critical solutions that require precision, reliability, and deep technical expertise. Our team is collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to doing the job right — we value ownership, clear communication, and continuous learning in a fast-paced project environment.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly responsible and technically skilled individual to fulfill the role of Electrical Controls Engineer. This position will be responsible for the design, programming, configuration, procurement, construction and installationof the various components that comprise a complete integrated system. This position will report to the VP of Engineering and will be an overtime exempt position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work from customer specifications to design and develop security control systems


• Program and test security electronics equipment at correctional and commercial/other
  facilities throughout the Midwest


• Facilitate security electronics system commissioning (start-up) of projects


• Diplomatically respond to clients with professionalism and maturity during the project
  lifecycle


• Take substantial ownership of assigned projects and require minimal assistance/supervision from direct manager


• Consistently maintain positive budgets on assigned project functions


• Provide supervision of field technicians and temporary labor
  

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies:

• Recent PLC programming and HMI development experience


• Integrated systems design experience
  


• 4-year Technical Engineering Degree


• General knowledge of security electronics hardware including, but not limited to, door locks, CCTV systems, access control systems and intercom communication systems would be beneficial

Functional Requirements:

• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record


• Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen


• Occasional day and overnight travel

Benefits:

• Health Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• 401(K)


• 401(K) Matching


• Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• Flexible work schedule