Electrical Engineer - Technical Security Systems- Onsite (US Citizens w/Top Secret Clearance)

Swingtech; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Technical Security Systems. The role involves reviewing design documents and conducting inspections globally to ensure compliance with security standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree or extensive experience in security systems, strong communication skills, and proficiency in technical tools. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with enrollment from day one

$1500 Annual Training Budget

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant security systems experience can substitute for degree.
• Hands-on experience with CCTV, access control, and emergency notification systems.

Responsibilities

• Review technical security design drawings and specifications.
• Prepare detailed reports of design review/inspection findings.
• Provide technical expertise for project proposals.

Skills

Technical Security System Certifications

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

SharePoint

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Technical Security Systems- Onsite (US Citizens w/Top Secret Clearance)

About Swingtech

Swingtech delivers innovative Information Technology and Professional Support services to a diverse range of clients across the federal and intelligence communities. With over 15 years of trusted experience as a systems integrator, we apply agile methodologies and deep industry insight to help our customers achieve greater efficiency, compliance, and cost savings. At Swingtech, we’re committed to excellence and long-term success for our clients and our team.

Please note that the internal job title for this opportunity is IV&V Design Reviewer/Inspector, which differs from the job posting.

Clearance: Top Secret

Travel: 50%

Position Overview:

The Technical Security IV&V Design Reviewer/Inspector will review construction design documents and perform inspections of Department of State (DOS) facilities worldwide to ensure Technical Security System installations meet or exceed standards/requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

· Review and interpret site technical security design drawings, specifications, and requirements to ensure that planned work complies with DS applicable standards/requirements.

· Coordinate inspection services and schedules with various federal government representatives and contractors. There will be extensive interaction with government staff and contractors when carrying out inspections in the field.

· Analyze problems and oversee the layout of TSS installations by performing technical security quality inspections.

· Prepare detailed standardized, concise, and objective reports of design review/inspection findings based on DS applicable standards/requirements and maintain electronic databases.

· Review technical documents and provide structured feedback relevant to industry standard installation practices and standards, compliance with client requirements, etc.

· Provide verbal and written advice to government clients on specific issues regarding compliance with applicable technical security standards/requirements.

· Provide technical expertise for project proposals and for the development of actionable performance measures, metrics, and standard operating procedures.

· Work with other contractor staff to develop design compliance performance measures and participate in root cause analysis of design compliance problems.

· Attend DoS and inter-bureau collaborative working groups as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on DoS Technical Security Systems installation requirements, design review and inspection processes.

Requirements

· Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics or 7+ years of relevant security systems experience can substitute for the educational requirement.

· Technical Security System Certifications or Skills with design, installation and maintenance in the following:

o Access Control/Automated Access Control Systems

o CCTV Systems

o Digital Video Recording

o Intercom Systems

o Emergency/Mass Notification Systems

o Electrical/Power

· Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and operating CCTV/IPCCTV, digital video recording, intrusion detection, access control, emergency notification systems, gates/barriers and related power systems is required.

· Experience with LAN/Network protocols for IP based Technical Security Systems.

· Experience working with, testing and inspecting low, medium and high voltage equipment such as distribution panels, bypass switches, voltage regulators and UPS’s in accordance with NEC requirements.

· Ability to assess security system compliance with standards and prepare detailed reports on inspection/design review findings in accordance with client requirements.

· General understanding of building and construction materials, practices, and procedures.

· Practical knowledge of building codes, practices, etc. governing construction projects.

· Practical knowledge of engineering principles to include measurements, scales, calculations, estimates, principles and techniques.

· Proven ability to read, interpret, and evaluate Architectural and Engineering construction drawings that include security system installations.

· Proficient written/verbal communication skills maintaining professional working relationships with a wide variety of government and contractor staff.

· Ability to work independently or in a team environment.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio & Outlook).

· Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and SharePoint.

Summary of Benefits

· Medical Insurance with – 3 options (HSA with $600 Employer Contribution).

· Dental Insurance with no age limit orthodonture.

· Vision Insurance through EyeMed in and out of network coverage.

· Short Term and Long-Term Disability coverage with 100% premium support,

· Life insurance and AD&D with 100% premium support

· Critical Care and Accident Insurance availability

· Pet Insurance through Nationwide

· Employee Assistance Program

· 401k with enrollment from day one. 4% deferral by company.

· $1500 Annual Training Budget

· Eligibility for annual merit and discretionary bonus

· Flexible work arrangements

Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled