Senior Director Electronic Security Systems Engineering, Estimation & CAD

Evolver ESS; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolver seeks a Senior Director for Electronic Security Systems Engineering, Estimation & CAD to lead the engineering, estimation, and CAD functions across federal, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams through opportunity development, design, installation, testing, and closeout, partnering with BD, Operations, and leadership to ensure compliant, constructible, and accurately estimated solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• 10 years in electronic security design, engineering, integration, and implementation.
• 8 years leading engineering, design, estimating, CAD, or technical services groups.
• 3 years leading large federal, commercial, or critical-infrastructure security projects.
• 5 years in Solutions Engineering, Requirements-Driven Design, and Systems Engineering.
• 5 years supporting estimating, proposal development, and project delivery.
• 5 years leading technical teams and communicating risks to executives.
• 5 years with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Engineering, Estimation, and CAD functions, including staffing and budgeting.
• Establish engineering standards, estimating methods, CAD conventions, and quality procedures.
• Serve as senior SME for complex electronic security system designs.
• Direct estimating for federal, commercial, and critical-infrastructure opportunities.
• Partner with Operations to transition from sales to installation and execution.
• Provide field support during installation, testing, and closeout.
• Oversee QA, drawing control, and installation compliance.
• Support proposal development and technical evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

Microsoft Project

Project management systems

Estimation platforms

Job description

Evolver is an information technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation company supporting national defense, federal civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. We help customers secure critical systems, modernize enterprise technology, and solve complex operational challenges through integrated technology capabilities spanning cybersecurity, enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, software development, data analytics, legal technology and eDiscovery, applied AI, and electronic security systems. Our teams combine deep technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that advance performance in high-stakes environments.

Evolver seeking an accomplished Senior Director Electronic Security Systems Engineering, Estimation & CAD to lead the organization's electronic security systems engineering, estimation, technical design, and CAD functions. This position serves as the senior technical authority for developing, reviewing, pricing, and supporting the execution of complex integrated security solutions across federal, commercial, and critical-infrastructure environments.

This Senior Director will lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from opportunity development and estimating through design, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and closeout. The position works closely with Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Field Services, and Executive Leadership to deliver technically sound, accurately estimated, constructible, compliant solutions aligned with customer mission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Engineering, Estimation, and CAD functions, including staffing, resource allocation, budgeting, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish and improve engineering standards, estimating methodologies, CAD conventions, quality procedures, review gates, performance metrics, and repeatable design processes.
• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for complex electronic and physical security system designs and integrated system architectures.
• Oversee and approve design packages, shop drawings, device and cable schedules, block and riser diagrams, network diagrams, wiring details, equipment layouts, sequences of operation, compliance matrices, test plans, and as-built documentation.
• Direct estimating for federal, commercial, and critical-infrastructure opportunities, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, travel, procurement strategy, and risk contingencies.
• Review and approve designs, technical solutions, and estimates before proposal or customer submission.
• Partner with Operations and Project Management to transition projects effectively from sales and engineering into installation and execution.
• Support field teams during installation, integration, testing, commissioning, system acceptance, and project closeout.
• Oversee engineering quality assurance, drawing control, design revisions, engineering changes, and installation compliance.
• Support proposal development, customer presentations, design reviews, RFIs, ROM estimates, compliance responses, and technical evaluations.
• Evaluate technologies, manufacturers, and system architectures to strengthen technical capabilities and improve customer outcomes.
• Provide Executive Leadership with visibility into workload, staffing needs, estimating accuracy, design quality, project risk, and departmental performance.
• Set, measure, and report goals for estimate accuracy, on-time design release, design quality, change-order drivers, utilization, backlog, and team development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 10 years of experience in electronic security systems design, engineering, integration, installation, and implementation.
• 8 years of leadership experience managing engineering, design, estimating, CAD, or technical services groups.
• 3 years of experience leading large-scale federal, commercial, or critical-infrastructure security projects.
• 5 years of experience with Solutions Engineering, Requirements-Driven Design, and Systems Engineering.
• 5 years of experience supporting estimating, proposal development, engineering execution, field installation, commissioning, and project delivery.
• 5 years of experience leading technical teams, balancing proposal and project priorities, and clearly communicating technical and commercial risks to executives and customers.
• 5 years of experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and communications systems.
• 5 years of experience with structured cabling, fiber-optic infrastructure, enterprise networking, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• 5 years of experience with power distribution, UPS systems, and supporting data infrastructure.
• 5 years of experience with engineering calculations for power loading, voltage drop, battery sizing, bandwidth, heat loading, conduit sizing, and rack planning.
• 5 years of hands‑on experience with platforms such as: Identiv/Hirsch, LenelS2, Software House CCURE, Genetec, Avigilon, Honeywell Pro-Watch, Gallagher, Milestone, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha, DMP, Commend, Zenitel, Aiphone, and 2N is highly desirable.
• 2 Years of experience with NEC and NFPA requirements, UL 294, UL 1076, UL 2050, NISPOM, ICD 705, Trade Agreements Act compliance, Buy America and Buy American requirements, Federal agency and customer‑specific security standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, customer engagement, technical problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Preferred experience includes AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Excel, electronic security estimating platforms, and enterprise resource planning and project management systems.
• PSP, CPP, PMP, NICET, CSEIP, and relevant manufacturer certifications are preferred.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will build and lead a high‑performing technical organization that consistently delivers accurate estimates, coordinated design packages, constructible solutions, effective field support, and compliant electronic security systems. This leader will connect Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and field execution while advancing technical capabilities and supporting long‑term growth.

Why Join Us?

This position offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of a growing electronic security organization, lead experienced engineering and design professionals, improve enterprise‑wide processes, and support complex systems that protect mission‑critical facilities, personnel, and operations.

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, accountability, and customer success.

Evolver is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all job seekers. It is the policy of Evolver not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, age, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic factors, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other factor protected by law.

Actual salary will depend on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, market and work location. Evolver offers competitive benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies.