Electronic Technician

High Country Search Group; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

High Country Search Group partners with a premier integrator of detention equipment and security systems. They seek a high-level Technical Superintendent / Sr.

Electronics Manufacturing Technician to direct site operations, oversee commissioning, and lead on-site installation for major security electronics projects in the San Antonio, TX area. The role emphasizes advanced electronics expertise, leadership of field teams, and ensuring systems (access control, IP video, intercoms, and control

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience as a Lead Security Electronics Technician, Systems Commissioning Tech, or Technical Field Superintendent in security electronics or detention integration industries.
• Deep expertise in AC/DC power, network architecture, and complex relay/control systems.
• Certifications such as Card Access, IP Video, PLC, BICSI are preferred; OSHA 10/30 required.
• Ability to read, interpret, redline, and execute complex electrical schematics and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical site leadership across San Antonio-area project sites.
• Lead advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and system integration for security electronics.
• Direct testing and commissioning, including FAT/SAT activities.
• Review drawings and submittals to resolve field/design discrepancies.
• Act as primary on-site technical contact with PMs, engineers, programmers, and clients.

Skills

Technical leadership

Electronics & networking

Field troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tools

PLC programming

Card access systems

IP video

Networking hardware

Job description

High Country Search Group is partnering with a premier, nation-leading specialty integrator of detention equipment, security electronics, and facility control systems. Backed by decades of industry expertise, strong regional growth, and a reputation for technical excellence, the organization designs, builds, configures, and commissions complex electronic security networks for high-security and correctional environments. Driven by a firm commitment to quality, safety, and operational precision, the company offers a fast-paced environment, strong project pipelines, and clear avenues for long-term career advancement.

Position Summary

We are seeking a high-level Technical Superintendent / Sr. Electronics Manufacturing Technician to direct site operations, system commissioning, and technical installation for major security electronics projects in the San Antonio, TX area.

This is not a traditional general construction superintendent role managing heavy civil trade labor. Instead, we are looking for a highly qualified, advanced electronics expert who can lead field technicians on-site, perform advanced system troubleshooting, oversee testing/commissioning, and ensure complex security electronic systems (access control, IP video, intercoms, and control networks) are installed to exact contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Site Leadership: Direct, mentor, and lead teams of security electronics technicians and field installation crews on active project sites across the San Antonio area.
• Advanced System Troubleshooting: Lead complex diagnostic and troubleshooting efforts across electrical systems, low-voltage hardware, PLC/programming integration, and network infrastructure.
• Testing & Commissioning: Build, configure, test, and commission large-scale security electronic systems on-site, leading factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Project Execution & Quality Assurance: Review engineering drawings, schematics, and technical submittals prior to and during build phases to proactively identify and resolve design or field discrepancies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the primary technical point of contact on-site, interfacing smoothly with Project Managers, Systems Engineers, Programmers, General Contractors, and client representatives.
• Documentation & Safety: Maintain accurate field redline drawings, oversee site-specific quality standards, and enforce strict adherence to OSHA and secure facility safety protocols.

Education and Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Senior-level experience as a Lead Security Electronics Technician, Systems Commissioning Tech, or Technical Field Superintendent within the security electronics, low-voltage, or detention integration industries.
• Advanced Electronics & Networking: Deep expertise in AC/DC power (Class 1 and Class 2 wiring fundamentals), network architecture (IP addressing, subnetting, system integration), and complex relay/control systems.
• System Certifications (Preferred): Card Access certifications, IP Video certifications, Harding/PLC certifications, BICSI, or related electronic/electrical credentials. OSHA 10 or 30 required.
• Blueprint & Schematic Proficiency: Proven ability to read, interpret, redline, and execute complex electrical schematics, shop drawings, and technical documentation.
• Leadership & Professional Requirements: Strong ability to mentor technical teams, hold field personnel accountable, pass comprehensive background checks for secure facility access, hold a valid driver's license, and travel locally to job sites in the San Antonio area.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the ideal balance for an advanced electronics expert who wants high-visibility technical leadership without being bogged down in traditional civil/general construction management. The organization combines the close-knit, specialized culture of a tech leader with the financial backing and project scale of a national firm. The position includes a highly competitive compensation package, project performance incentives, comprehensive healthcare options, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and ongoing professional development.