Project Design Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting large-scale commercial construction and electronic security projects. This role combines design, project coordination, field commissioning, and documentation to ensure high-quality security system designs from concept through deployment.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of design experience, works well across multiple projects, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet schedules and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of engineering design experience.
• Experience supporting commercial construction or MEP projects.
• Hands-on experience wiring control panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems.
• Familiarity with IP cameras, video surveillance systems, network switches, and connected devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and support electronic security systems for large commercial construction projects.
• Develop design takeoffs, bills of materials, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors, and field technicians to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead internal design review sessions and provide engineering recommendations.
• Support bid and proposal development efforts for new projects.
• Conduct on-site surveys and assessments as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

(Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team supporting large-scale commercial construction and electronic security projects. This role combines engineering design, project coordination, field commissioning, and technical documentation. The ideal candidate enjoys working across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality security system designs from concept through deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• -Design and support electronic security systems for large commercial construction projects
• -Develop and maintain security system drawings, technical documentation, and project deliverables
• -Interpret security standards, construction drawings, project specifications, and customer requirements
• -Create and manage technical submittals throughout the project lifecycle
• -Develop design takeoffs, bills of materials, and cost estimates
• -Work closely with engineers, project managers, contractors, and field technicians to ensure successful project execution
• -Manage multiple project designs simultaneously while meeting schedules and customer standards
• -Participate in engineering coordination meetings and project status reviews
• -Coordinate with contractors and trade partners to address design dependencies and installation requirements
• -Track RFIs, submittals, revisions, and project documentation
• -Lead internal design review sessions and provide engineering recommendations
• -Support bid and proposal development efforts for new projects
• -Evaluate new technologies and recommend product improvements
• -Contribute to technical documentation, engineering best practices, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• -Conduct on-site surveys and assessments as needed
• -Provide in-person support for pre-installation testing, startup activities, and field commissioning
• -Troubleshoot system performance issues involving cameras, network-connected devices, and security infrastructure

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a preference for Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering
• 2-5 years of engineering design experience
• Experience supporting commercial construction or MEP-related projects
• Hands-on experience wiring control panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit
• Experience creating design takeoffs, bills of materials, and cost estimates
• Experience supporting bidding and proposal efforts
• Familiarity with IP cameras, video surveillance systems, network switches, and connected devices
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills