Senior Security Electronics Engineer – Building Systems

CHA Consulting, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Security Electronics Engineer IV to join our MEP team in Albany, Syracuse, or Rochester.

You will design advanced physical security systems for critical infrastructure and government environments, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing colleagues to deliver constructible solutions that meet client needs and regulations. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of discipline-specific experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 4 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) preferred.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of physical security engineering and best practices.
• Proficient in engineering software: Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced engineering judgment to complete complex physical security designs, reports, specs, and contract documents.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed engineering phases with MEP teams.
• Support project execution by monitoring progress and identifying risks.
• Deliver code-compliant solutions within budget and schedule constraints.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Project leadership

QA/QC procedures

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Security Electronics Engineer IV to join our MEP team in Albany, Syracuse, or Rochester.

You will design advanced physical security systems for critical infrastructure and government environments, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing colleagues to deliver constructible solutions that meet client needs and regulations. The ideal candidate holds a PE license, a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 4+ years of discipline-specific experience, and