Senior Engineering Technician

Piper Companies; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to design, install, and maintain advanced physical and electronic security systems in a DoD environment. This onsite role is based in Wahiawa, Hawaii, supporting mission-critical security infrastructure with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will lead engineering drawings, IDPs, and SIPH-compliant packages, and must have Lenel and Axis experience, Windows Server environments, and a TS/SCI eligibility or CI polygraph

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; 7+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years equivalent without a degree.
• 5+ years of experience developing Installation Design Packages (IDPs) and BESEPs.
• Hands-on experience with Lenel access control systems and Axis video surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, test, and maintain Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including ACS, CCTV, and IDS.
• Develop and validate engineering drawings per DoD standards.
• Provide engineering support through reviews, product selection, and site surveys.

Skills

Lenel access control

Axis video surveillance

Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2025

Windows 11

CompTIA Security+

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field

10+ years of equivalent experience without a degree

Tools

IDPs (Installation Design Packages)

BESEPs

SIPH standards

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Technician to support a high-visibility federal mission focused on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced Physical Security Engineering and Electronic Security Systems (ESS) for a secure government environment. This position is based onsite in Wahiawa, HI, where the selected candidate will work alongside systems administrators and network engineers to support mission-critical security infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, installation design packages, and secure facility engineering within DoD environments.

SIGN-ON BONUS OFFERED | TS/SCI CLEARANCE REQUIRED (SCI Eligibility Required | Ability to Obtain CI Polygraph)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, install, test, and maintain Electronic Security Systems (ESS), including Access Control Systems (ACS), Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), and Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS).
• Develop and validate engineering drawings in accordance with DoD engineering standards and practices.
• Provide engineering support through technical reviews, product selection, customer site surveys, system design, technical documentation, and implementation of physical security solutions.
• Conduct and lead site surveys to assess customer requirements and recommend security system enhancements.
• Lead design reviews and provide technical recommendations to improve system performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Lenel access control systems, security hardware, and associated software.
• Evaluate Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and identify replacement solutions for end-of-life (EOL) equipment.
• Maintain accurate As-Built documentation for fiber optic infrastructure, CCTV, IDS, ACS, head-end equipment, and other Electronic Security Systems.
• Develop Installation Design Packages (IDPs) compliant with SIPH standards for PACS, IDS/PIDS, Video Management Systems (VMS), and other low-voltage security systems supporting highly secure environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support ongoing installation, maintenance, and modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; OR 10+ years of equivalent professional experience without a degree.
• 5+ years of experience developing Installation Design Packages (IDPs) and Base Electronics Systems Engineering Plans (BESEPs).
• 5+ years of experience conducting site surveys, managing systems installations, and supporting field operations for IT and electronic security systems.
• Hands-on experience with Lenel access control systems and products.
• Experience supporting Axis video surveillance solutions.
• Experience administering Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025 environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing technical personnel.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Ability to work onsite in Wahiawa, Hawaii.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience supporting Physical Security Engineering within DoD or classified environments.
• Knowledge of SIPH-compliant Installation Design Packages.
• Experience supporting PACS, IDS/PIDS, VMS, and enterprise electronic security infrastructure.
• Experience supporting fiber optic infrastructure and low-voltage system deployments.
• Familiarity with secure government facility construction and modernization projects.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across physical security and electronic systems.
• Ability to independently manage engineering projects from design through implementation.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical teams and government stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and overseeing technical personnel.
• Self-motivated and capable of supporting multiple priorities in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Up to $140,000 annually (based on experience, education, certifications, and overall qualifications).
• Sign-on bonus offered.
• Long-term opportunity supporting a mission-critical federal security program.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, parental leave, referral bonuses, and professional development reimbursement.

Keywords

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