Service Engineer I

Securitas Technology Corporation; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit pay increases

Medical, Dental, Vision, and LifeIns

401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary

Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time

Educational Assistance

Growth opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Securitas Technology Corporation in San Antonio, TX, is seeking an electrical control systems engineer to lead design, development, and installation of security-related automation projects.

You will manage multiple projects, interface with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams, and ensure documentation and schedules are maintained. The role demands hands-on work, strong organization, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/controls engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and delivering control systems for security applications.
• Strong documentation and scheduling skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware and software system design on standard projects.
• Create and manage project scheduling.
• Direct customer, subcontractor, internal resource communications.
• Manage and coordinate multiple simultaneous projects.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of systems.
• Perform training on implemented control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain control systems for customers.
• Coordinate project activities with internal and external parties.
• Maintain positive budgets on assigned projects.
• Ensure work aligns with policies, procedures, and standards.
• Occasionally perform field presence during implementation.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Omron PLCs

Wonderware Intouch

AutoCAD

Ethernet networks

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Direct San Antonio, TX, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.

This position will provide design, development, and installation of electrical control and automation systems for typical solutions in the security industry. The incumbent will lead and be responsible for the delivery of security systems with some guidance from their direct manager within the established targets. Interface and coordinate with the customers, subcontractors, and other internal resources for scheduling. The incumbent will be responsible for managing and prioritizing multiple projects at the same time.

This position will work closely with Customers, Project Engineers, Subcontractors, Service, Sales, and other Internal Departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead hardware and software system design on standard projects
• Create and manage project scheduling
• Direct customer, subcontractor, internal resource communications
• Manage and coordinate multiple simultaneous projects
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of systems
• Perform training as required on implemented control systems
• Troubleshoot and maintain new and existing control systems for customers
• Coordinate project activities with appropriate parties internally and externally
• Maintain positive budgets on assigned projects
• Perform all work in a manner consistent with policies, procedures, and standards
• Typical job training requires field presence during implementation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or 4 years of experience in control system engineering
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Omron, or other PLCs
• Working knowledge of Wonderware Intouch or similar HMI software
• Working knowledge of Ethernet networks and networking
• Experience using AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Skills or experience using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access
• Ability to be creative and resourceful in obtaining solutions to uncommon applications
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team atmosphere
• Strong organization skills, time management, and attention to detail
• Proficient verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Customer focus and a strong commitment to client satisfaction
• Desire to work in a very “hands on” environment

Securitas offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.