Lead Security & Technology Systems Engineer

NV5

Philadelphia (Philadelphia County)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

NV5's Professional Systems Engineering (PSE) group is seeking an experienced Sr. Security/Technology Engineer in the Philadelphia area to design physical and electronic security systems, networks, cabling, and low-voltage power for new buildings, renovations, or upgrades.

The role requires leading multi-project delivery, ensuring code compliance, and collaborating with clients to select appropriate technologies. Onboarding at Lansdale, PA for 90 days with a hybrid work arrangement thereafter.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with minor in EE
10+ years of experience in engineering, design and construction disciplines
Certifications, Credentialing, and/or Professional Engineering Licensure or eligibility
Communicative and organized team members with strong planning skills around people + data + software
Ability to work within project budgets, hours, phases, and schedules
High proficiency in BlueBeam and Microsoft Office
Strong oral and written communication skills utilizing project management software, engineering templates, and meetings note taking
Ability to meet deadlines and honor commitments. Ability to produce quality work in a flexible hybrid environment
Values that include integrity, accountability, and a desire to have fun while delivering Best-in-Class services to clients
Works well as an individual contributor or as a collaborative team member
Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment

Responsibilities

Lead and manage field surveys, assessment, studies, research, project reports, and staff engineering deliverables.
Prepare, lead, manage and issue all aspects of project concept, programming, construction documentation, specifications, close-out, and reports for successful project completion. Use of design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or PDF mark-ups with BlueBeam, and directing CAD staff to document the project in Revit.
Provide oversight and excellent knowledge base for code compliance.
Prepare and manage schedules, budgets, manufacturers and vendor research.
Communicate and coordinate with engineering and architectural design teams. Guide clients through the technology selection process based on operational requirements.
Reviews and quality-controls construction drawings for issuance for bidding and permitting.
Conduct, prepare, and attend internal and external project meetings, site visits, kick-off meetings, and bid meetings.
Complete responsibility and providing construction administration including review of contractor shop drawings and RFI's, the production of punch lists.
Manage staff engineers for producing drawings, agendas, technical reports and all project correspondence.
Assist with business development activities as requested.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, products/services, guidelines, and standards, and their applicability to potential projects.
Ensure all work is completed on time, within budget, and consistently meets NV5's high standards of quality.