Security Systems Design Engineer (ESS) - (Job Number: 1228) - EG

Johnson Controls; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Security Systems Design Engineer to join their federal team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on significant government and military projects across the U.S. and internationally. You will engage in the full lifecycle of projects, from pre-sales to closeout, including designing security systems, conducting site surveys, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The company values collaboration and invests in employee growth, providing a dynamic work environment where your contributions have a meaningful impact. If you're passionate about security technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Bonus Eligible

Travel opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Electronic Security Systems, including access controls and CCTV.
• Proficiency in pre-sales engineering support and technical drafting tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure security systems for federal projects, ensuring functionality and cost-effectiveness.
• Perform site-specific training and maintain communication with project teams.

Skills

Electronic Security Systems

Cost Estimating

Pre-sales Engineering Support

Advanced Computer Skills

Technical Communication

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Associate's Degree in a related technical field

Tools

Genetech

Milestone

Lenel

Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000

Job description

Security Systems Design Engineer (ESS) - (Job Number: 1228) - EG

We are seeking a Security Systems Design Engineer to join our federal team at our (Virtual / Remote). Our Engineers on this team get the unique opportunity to support some of our top government and military sites all over the United States, as well as some overseas. Our Engineers are engaged in the full lifecycle of a project from pre-sales to closeout. These duties may include cost estimating & sales support, performing pre-design site survey, designing system shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, programming electronic security systems, executing system startup & commissioning, integrating systems, training the customer, and generating project closeout documents such as as-built drawings and manuals.

At Johnson Controls, we support our nation’s most critical facilities, the people who occupy them, and the missions they enable. Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) is a specialized team serving as a trusted partner to the federal government. We help modernize U.S. military installations, Department of Defense and other federal agency facilities to be smarter, more resilient, efficient, sustainable, and secure.

Location: Huntsville, AL or Norfolk, VA or Philadelphia, PA (Remote / Virtual (work from home) with the ability to travel as needed)

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Benefits: Eligible for benefits on first day of employment

Travel Required: Around 25%

As a Security Systems Design Engineer, You Will

• Perform hardware engineering, software engineering and network level commissioning for Federal Security Projects
• Designs, estimates, and configures technically functional security systems, including enterprise security head end systems. Creates drawing packages (technical data packages), sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts and electrical requirements
• Coordinates and creates necessary drawings and equipment schedules for submittals and installation
• Assists in the loading and commissioning of all system and network-level controllers as required. Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation
• Provides field change information to the project team for the creation of as-built drawings and software
• Selects controllers, end devices, and other materials to meet project specification, and minimize the total cost of installation to ensure that the project cost comes in below estimate for assigned projects
• Ensures maximum reuse of proven designs and programs
• Keeps management and JCI contractor or customer informed of job progress and issues
• Assists in performing site-specific training for owner / operator on the total building control solution
• Participates in customer meetings with project team. Performs value engineering to provide cost effective results while maintaining customer satisfaction
• Adheres to safety standards. High degree of regard to employee and subcontractor safety

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency and experience working with commercial and/or industrial Electronic Security Systems (access controls, intrusion detection systems, CCTV/camera systems, etc.), preferably with programming, configurations, and integrations. 5+ years' experience preferred
• Proficiency and experience working with pre-sales engineering support (cost estimating, sales support, performing pre-design site surveys, designing control system, shop drawing submittals, generating product literature submittals, design packages and submittals, etc.)
• Advanced computer skills, particularly with computer-related drafting tools
• Ability to relate technical knowledge to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required security clearances for projects being supported (background/character, criminal history, employment, and credit checks). Active Department of Defense Secret (or higher) clearance preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of a wide variety of Security Alarm building automation systems and other building subsystems. Proficiency with Genetech, Milestone, Lenel, and/or Softwarehouse C-Cure 9000 strongly preferred
• Experience supporting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or an Associate's Degree in a related technical field

Who We Are

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), we are One Team working collaboratively to create purposeful solutions that make a difference in the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with more than 100,000 employees worldwide offering the world`s largest portfolio of building technology products, solutions and services. As a member of our Federal Systems team, your work matters. We value and recognize your contributions and want to help you succeed. We invest in our employees, provide opportunities for growth and advancement, and foster a culture of inclusion and respect.

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit www.johnsoncontrols.com/careers.