Physical Security Systems Design Engineer

Team Ronco Incorporated; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Physical Security Systems Design Engineer to join their team in Lancaster, PA. In this dynamic role, you will work closely with Account Managers to craft tailored security solutions, conduct site surveys, and produce comprehensive designs and cost estimates. You will collaborate with a talented team in a friendly environment that promotes growth and advancement. If you have a passion for security systems and a customer-focused attitude, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in deploying and designing low-voltage security systems.
• Expertise in access control and intrusion detection systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and produce physical security system designs.
• Collaborate with sales on proposals and cost estimates.

Skills

Designing electronic security systems

Communication skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Knowledge of building codes

Project management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Bachelor of Science (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position:

Physical Security Systems Design Engineer

Location:

Lancaster, PA

Job Id:

400-2503

# of Openings:

1

Ronco is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Physical Security Systems Design Engineer in Lancaster, PA. In this role, you will collaborate with Account Managers to provide technical expertise during the sales process. You will develop solutions, bills of materials, scope of work, and supporting documentation.

Accountabilities Include:

1. Attend in-person or virtual discovery meetings to identify customer technology and business requirements
2. Conduct site surveys to gather design space details
3. Explain technical solutions in simplified terms to customers of varying technical ability
4. Produce physical security system designs, cost estimates, and budgets
5. Collaborate with the sales team on quotes, proposals, bills of materials, and scope of work
6. Review bidding documents and create RFIs as needed
7. Create and modify project designs, floorplans, takeoffs, one-lines, risers, and wiring diagrams
8. Validate solutions and integrations in a development environment
9. Support installation and ongoing service of projects
10. Work with project management and installation teams on scheduling and design challenges

Requirements for Success:

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience; Bachelor of Science preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in deploying, installing, engineering, or designing low-voltage security systems
• Expertise in designing and deploying electronic security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, perimeter detection, and hardware technologies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Knowledge of building codes and ability to interpret plans and specifications
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with server and application management, network protocols, and security products preferred
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with a customer-focused attitude
• Basic math and computer skills
• Relevant industry credentials and ability to obtain security clearance
• Clean driving record and willingness to travel regionally

Why Choose Us:

Join a talented team with an average tenure of 11 years. We offer a friendly environment, competitive pay, benefits, on-the-job training, and advancement opportunities. We value our employees' success and satisfaction.

This role may require vendor-specific credentialing for site visits, including vaccinations, background checks, and other criteria. Ronco is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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