Engineering Technician - (75%+ Travel)

Serco; Fort Cavazos (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Serco Inc. is hiring an Engineering Tech to assemble, install, and wire automated turnstiles, high-speed gates, and access control systems at client sites. The role requires an active DoW Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with extensive travel across CONUS.

The candidate will perform mechanical and low-voltage electrical work, troubleshoot systems, and provide end-user training. Strong communication and basic MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active DoW Secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 years experience in physical security installation, locksmithing, low-voltage electrical work, or construction
• Excellent communications and analytical skills
• Proficient with MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Travel up to 75% (CONUS)
• Ability to obtain U.S. Passport
• Ability to obtain basic mechanical/electrical tool set/kit

Responsibilities

• Unpack, position, level, and anchor turnstiles and high-speed gates into concrete using power tools and expansion bolts.
• Install conduit paths between junction points and control cabinets.
• Run, terminate, and dress low-voltage wiring; connect power supplies, relays, and communication lines per schematics.
• Wire and configure peripheral devices including badge readers, biometric scanners, barcodes, and visitor management systems.
• Perform functional testing of optical sensors, barrier speeds, and emergency fail-safe overrides; troubleshoot hardware and wiring issues.
• Complete daily field reports, sign-off sheets, and photo documentation via mobile apps.
• Provide basic system walk-throughs and operational training to end-users or site managers after completion.

Skills

Security clearance

Citizenship required

Communications

MS Office proficiency

Travel up to 75%

Mechanical/electrical installation

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

The Engineering Tech is responsible for the physical assembly, mounting, wiring, and integration of automated turnstiles, vehicle high speed gates, and physical access control systems at various client sites.

Must have an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.

In this role you will perform installation of various mechanical and electrical subunits concentrated with Automated Access Control Points.The blended knowledge needed will be that of mechanical assembly, low-voltage electrical work, and technical troubleshooting to ensure systems operate safely and integrate seamlessly with security software.

In this role, you will:

• Unpack, position, level, and anchor full-height turnstiles and high speed vehicle gates and associated control cabinets into concrete using power tools and expansion bolts.

• Install conduit paths using various types of conduit between junction points and control cabinets.

• Run, terminate, and dress low-voltage wiring; connect power supplies, relays, and communication lines according to schematics.

• Wire and configure peripheral devices including badge readers, biometric scanners, barcodes, and visitor management systems.

• Perform functional testing of optical sensors, barrier speeds, and emergency fail-safe overrides; troubleshoot hardware and wiring issues.

• Complete daily field reports, sign-off sheets, and photo documentation of finished installations via mobile reporting apps.

• Provide basic system walk-throughs and operational training to end-users or site managers upon project completion.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• An active or current DoW Secret security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship required

• A High school diploma/GED

• Minimum 3 years of experience in physical security installation, commercial locksmithing, low-voltage electrical work, or commercial construction.

• Excellent communications and analytical skills

• To be proficient with MS Office products i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

• The ability to travel up to 75+% (CONUS)

• Ability to obtain a valid U.S Passport

• Ability to obtain basic mechanical/electrical hand tool set/kit

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Planning and executing retrofit, upgrade and sustainment of any Navy Physical Access Control Systems including but not limited to

• Certification from any major Gate operator or Turnstile manufacturer (Alvarado, Boon Edam, RSSI, Autogate)

• IP Based CCTV certifications, (Axis, Bosch)

• Various detection sensors, (Banner, IRB)

• Power distribution and interconnectivity

• Standard Operating Procedures, Test Readiness Review or SOVT

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This role is covered by the Service Contract Act.For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time members receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or Service Contract Labor Standards.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans.