Security Systems Engineer

ATS Companies; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Companies is seeking an experienced Low Voltage Access Control Engineer to design and implement access control systems for new and existing facilities in Louisville, KY. The role involves reviewing drawings, conducting site surveys, and selecting controllers and components to meet project specifications.

The engineer will coordinate with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams and vendors, ensuring compliance with codes and manufacturer guidelines while supporting IT

Responsibilities

• Design and develop access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, door schedules, and customer requirements to establish system scope and equipment needs.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing infrastructure, verify field conditions, and identify installation requirements.
• Select and specify controllers, interface boards, card readers, credentials, locking hardware, power supplies, batteries, and related components.
• Prepare and maintain system drawings, wiring diagrams, controller layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate access control requirements with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams, door hardware vendors, and fire alarm contractors.
• Confirm system designs and installation requirements meet applicable codes, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate network connectivity, server requirements, software licensing, and system security settings with customer IT personnel.
• Support integrations with video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, and other building systems as required.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and field changes; communicate their impact on materials, labor, cost, and scheduling.
• Support estimating and project management with equipment selections, material quantities, labor requirements, and technical reviews.
• Maintain accurate programming records, configuration backups, as-built drawings, test reports, and project closeout documentation.

Job description

Low Voltage Access Control Engineer — Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, door schedules, and customer requirements to establish system scope and equipment needs.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing infrastructure, verify field conditions, and identify installation requirements.
• Select and specify controllers, interface boards, card readers, credentials, locking hardware, power supplies, batteries, and related components.
• Prepare and maintain system drawings, wiring diagrams, controller layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate access control requirements with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams, door hardware vendors, and fire alarm contractors.
• Confirm system designs and installation requirements meet applicable codes, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate network connectivity, server requirements, software licensing, and system security settings with customer IT personnel.
• Support integrations with video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, and other building systems as required.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and field changes; communicate their impact on materials, labor, cost, and scheduling.
• Support estimating and project management with equipment selections, material quantities, labor requirements, and technical reviews.
• Maintain accurate programming records, configuration backups, as-built drawings, test reports, and project closeout documentation.