Project Design Engineer

Insight Global; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Engineer- Physical Security in Austin, TX to design, document, test/commission, and bid on electronic security projects. You will interpret security standards, drawings, BOMs, and RFPs, coordinating with stakeholders to meet deadlines. The role includes leading design reviews, submittals, RFIs, and field commissioning while supporting new product evaluations.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and commissioning Lenel access control systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred).
• 3-7 years of design experience.
• Hands-on wiring of panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, BIM360 or Revit.
• Bid experience with design takeoffs, BOMs, and cost estimates.
• Experience configuring cameras and troubleshooting network switches and devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical submittals for security projects.
• Work with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.
• Support the lifecycle of large-scale construction projects.
• Manage designs to meet customer standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and project managers to ensure delivery.
• Attend coordination calls with contractors to align security drawings and installation.
• Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, and BOMs.
• Lead design review sessions with the team.
• Assist in bids and proposals to capture new work.
• Participate in product evaluations and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Lenel access control

Design experience

Wiring panels

Troubleshooting systems

Networking equipment

Camera configuration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM360

Revit

Bluebeam

Job description

Position: Project Engineer- Physical Security

Location: Austin, TX

Length: Full time

Rate: $105,000-$115,000/yr

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

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Physical Security Engineer local to Austin, TX to support a large commercial client. This candidate will be a key member in designing, documenting, testing/commissioning, and/or bidding on electronic security installation projects. They should understand how to interpret physical security standards, drawings, bill of materials, request for proposals, and submittal requirements provided by the client. The expectations are to be fully engaged with the different stakeholders on your respective projects, keeping consistent communication and track of deadlines.

Other Responsibilities

Responsible for all technical submittals for delivering security projects.

Work with a team of engineers, project managers, and field technicians.

Support project lifecycle of large scale construction project.

Manage project designs concurrently and ensure they meet customer standards.

Participate in coordination calls with the engineering team and designated project manager to ensure proper communication and delivery.

Attend coordination calls with contractors/trade groups to coordinate dependencies with regards to security drawings and installation.

Track revisions, RFIs, submittals, Bill of Materials throughout project lifecycle.

Lead Design Review sessions with team members.

Assist in the Bids and Proposals process to capture new work.

Participate in new product evaluations and recommendations.

Support and author white papers for technical knowledge sharing and collaboration

Contributing to engineering by proactively sharing technical knowledge, suggesting process improvements

Provide in-person support for Pre-Installation Testing and Field Commissioning.

Required Skills & Experience

• - Experience troubleshooting and commissioning of Lenel access control systems and
• - Bachelors in Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial preferred)
• - 3-7 years of experience with design experience
• - Hands-on experience with wiring panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems
• - Experience with AutoCAD, BIM360, or Revit
• - Bid experience with design takeoffs, bill of materials, and cost estimates
• - Experience configuring cameras and troubleshooting network switches and devices

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certifications in: AutoCAD MEP BIM/Revit Bluebeam 3D/4D modeling

• - Experience with BIM360 cloud platforms, models development, prefabrication and automation
• - Hands-on experience with wiring panels, testing devices, and troubleshooting systems
• - Bid experience with design takeoffs, bill of materials, and cost estimates
• - Experience configuring cameras and troubleshooting network switches and devices
• - Experience with pre installation testing