Security Electronics Engineer III — Smart Building Security

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer III to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY.

You will support planning, design, and implementation of physical security for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments, delivering coordinated, constructible solutions. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, technology, and project management professionals to align client needs with codes, standards, and evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• CPP, PSP, or other related certifications preferred.
• Experience designing low-voltage, security, or electronic building systems.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and MS Office.
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, networks, cabling, life safety, PLC-based systems.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems, engineering documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Support project execution by monitoring progress, identifying risks, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful outcomes.
• Develop practical, code-compliant, client-focused designs balancing performance, maintainability, budget, and schedule.
• Conduct technical reviews, provide QA oversight, and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer III to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY.

You will support planning, design, and implementation of physical security for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments, delivering coordinated, constructible solutions. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, technology, and project management professionals to align client needs with codes, standards, and evolving