Senior Security Electronics Engineer – Building Systems

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer III to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY.

You will design and integrate complex electronic security systems for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver constructible solutions. The role involves leading design work, collaborating across disciplines, ensuring code-compliant, client-focused designs, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience is required.
• PE license is preferred.
• CPP/PSP or related certifications are preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with access control, video surveillance, communications networks, or other electronic infrastructure is desired.
• Knowledge of industry standards and applicable codes is important.
• Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills are essential.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate with clients, contractors, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems and construction packages.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated building solutions.
• Support project execution by monitoring progress and coordinating stakeholders.
• Develop code-compliant, client-focused designs balancing performance and schedule.
• Mentor junior engineering staff and provide QA oversight.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Access control

Video surveillance

Structured cabling

PLC-based systems

Intercoms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer III to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY.

You will design and integrate complex electronic security systems for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver constructible solutions. The role involves leading design work, collaborating across disciplines, ensuring code-compliant, client-focused designs, and mentoring junior staff.