Security Sales Design Engineer | New York Metro

Human Capital Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 122,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Human Capital Solutions seeks a Security Sales Design Engineer in New York to lead technical design during the sales cycle, translating client needs into layouts, schedules, and proposals. You’ll collaborate with architects and engineers on multi-discipline projects and help shape winning bids.

A two-year degree minimum and IT/network experience are preferred; AutoCAD and Excel proficiency are a plus. This role focuses on delivering accurate, constructible designs and clear documentation to

Qualifications

• Two-year degree minimum; four-year degree in engineering, electronics, or related area is a plus.
• Certifications from leading security platform manufacturers are a strong advantage.
• Comfort using AutoCAD or similar drafting software and solid Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Walk client sites to assess current infrastructure and future goals.
• Create early-stage system layouts, equipment schedules, and construction-ready drawings.
• Prepare budget estimates for client planning before final design.
• Assemble full proposal packages after internal approval.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and other trades on coordinated designs.
• Maintain client and internal designer communications to align expectations.
• Assist delivery team in verifying installed systems meet design.
• Collaborate with AV and security engineering peers on multi-discipline projects.
• Share learnings from bids with sales and technical teams.
• Keep up with new platforms and industry trends.

Skills

Security design

IT / network background

Bid management

Sales engineering

Education

Two-year degree minimum

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/electronics (a plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Security Sales Design Engineer

Our client is an established, fast-growing integrator that plans, deploys, and supports building technology for some of the country's most demanding organizations. Their work covers physical security, collaboration and conferencing spaces, structured cabling and network infrastructure, and smart lighting, all delivered under one roof so clients have a single partner from first sketch to long-term service. Customers include banks, law firms, hotels, media companies, research organizations, tech firms, and government agencies. The company employs several hundred people across multiple U.S. markets and continues to add talent as it expands.

Why This Role Matters

Great security projects are won long before installation begins. In this position, you'll be the technical voice in the room during the sales cycle, working alongside account executives to understand what a client needs, shaping a design that fits, and building the pricing and documentation that turn an opportunity into a contract. Background in security integration (access control, video surveillance, intrusion) will give you a real edge.

Day to Day, You Will

• Walk client sites and review existing infrastructure to understand what's working, what isn't, and where the client wants to go
• Translate those findings into early-stage system layouts, equipment schedules, and construction-ready drawings
• Put together budgetary estimates so clients can plan before final design is locked
• Build complete proposal packages and get them into client hands once internally approved
• Work hand in hand with architects, engineering consultants, and other trades on coordinated designs
• Stay in steady contact with clients and internal designers so expectations remain aligned
• Help the delivery team confirm that installed systems perform as designed
• Collaborate with peers in the AV and security engineering groups on multi-discipline projects
• Feed what you learn from past bids and completed jobs back to the sales and technical teams
• Keep your knowledge of new platforms and industry trends sharp

Reporting

You’ll report directly to senior regional leadership for the New York market.

You’ll Be a Strong Fit If You Have

• A two-year degree at minimum; a four-year degree in engineering, electronics, or a related area is a plus
• A track record in IT or network-related work
• Certifications from leading security platform manufacturers (a strong advantage)
• Comfort working in AutoCAD or similar drafting software, and solid Excel skills
• The organizational discipline to juggle multiple bids and deadlines
• A self-driven work style and the ability to run your own schedule

Pay and Perks

Base salary of $122K to $134K, depending on background. Benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision plans, with coverage available for domestic partners
• 401(k) with a discretionary company match
• Paid time off, 10 company holidays, and paid family leave
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life coverage
• Commuter benefits