Project Engineer

Cornerstone; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Electronics in Alabama seeks a Project Engineer to manage the integration of security and automation systems for detention facilities. You will oversee engineered submittals, fabrication drawings, procurement, scheduling, and field commissioning.

Travel up to 20% is required. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required, with hands-on experience in CCTV, card access and duress systems, plus strong communication skills and proficiency with AutoCAD, Windows, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years engineering experience in electronic security or automation controls.
• BS in Electrical Engineering or related engineering technology field.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; knowledge of CCTV, card access and duress systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integration of security and communications systems for new and existing facilities.
• Prepare engineered submittals, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, and field staff; support startup, commissioning and closeout.
• Collaborate with project management, programming, drafting and installation teams to meet requirements.

Skills

AutoCAD

CCTV

Card access

Duress systems

Communication

Networking knowledge

HMI experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cornerstone Electronics provides completely integrated scalable security electronic solutions for any size and type of detention facility. We supply Federal, State, and County correctional and detention facilities with virtually everything needed to succeed in the ever-changing world of security, from hardware to electronics. Our systems can integrate any combination of touch screens, PLC based door control, intercom systems, CCTV, video visitation, card access, duress systems, utility control, graphical control panels, perimeter systems and more.

Primary Job Functions:

The Project Engineer is responsible for all activities relating to the integration of the security and communications systems for new and existing correctional facilities. These activities include oversight and preparation of engineered submittals, fabrication drawings, and installation documentation, procurement, scheduling, coordination with project managers, general contractors, and field staff, project startup, commissioning, testing, and closeout. The project engineer is also responsible to coordinate internally with the project management, programming, drafting, and installation staff to ensure project needs and requirements are fulfilled.

Required Skills:

Necessary skills include AutoCad and proficiency with Windows and Microsoft office programs. Knowledge of electronics, computer systems, CCTV, audio, card access, and duress systems is a must. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal is required.

Desired Skills

Knowledge of networks, PLC systems, and HMI experience are a plus.

Experience:

Seeking applicants with a minimum of 2 years engineering experience in electronic security or automation controls.

Education:

Minimum Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or relevant engineering technology field.

This position requires travel up to 20% of the time.