Traveling Security Field Engineer - Electronic / Integrated Security (Job number: 1608)

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer for a remote role requiring extensive travel to support federal projects. The role involves leading Electronic Security projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of field experience, hands-on knowledge of systems design and commissioning, and strong communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 - $105,000 with a bonus eligibility of 10%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial Electronic Security industry.
• Technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning, and/or programming of Electronic Security Systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience.

Responsibilities

• Act as an on-site project leader to plan and complete Electronic Security projects.
• Perform system programming, integration, and installation coordination.
• Provide technical assistance to Security Technicians and other team members.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Field experience in Electronic Security

Systems design and commissioning

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Ability to obtain security clearances

Education

Electronics certification from accredited technical school

Lenel certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

SoftwareHouse C-Cure 9000

Lenel

Genetech

Bosch BVMS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced commercial Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer for our federal team. This is a remote/virtual role with the ability to travel extensively to support project needs for various Department of Defense and other federal government sites across the United States. This role will require extensive travel, typically around 75% of the time. All travel related expenses are paid for by the company.

Location & Compensation

Remote/Virtual with the ability to travel up to 75% of the time. Preferred based in Huntsville, AL or Washington D.C. Metro/DMV area.

Pay range: $85,000 - $105,000 base salary. Bonus eligible: 10%.

Responsibilities

• Act as an on‑site project leader to plan, execute, and complete Electronic Security projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost‑effective manner.
• Perform or delegate tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects, including system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop project plans and coordinate resources to ensure timely and cost‑effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
• Provide work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary.
• Complete typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
• Manage and complete the loading, device verification, and commissioning of all system controllers as required, validating system functionality and resolving issues with subcontractors to ensure proper operation. Provide accurate project as‑built and commissioning documentation.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical assistance to Security Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
• Ensure work performed is in compliance with state, local, and Federal legal requirements, and that safety standards are adhered to.
• Assist with selection, ordering, budgeting, and delivery scheduling of materials to be procured for the projects via our web‑based tool process.
• Effectively communicate the status of projects to management as required and assist with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
• Perform site‑specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance, ensuring owner/operator has been trained and is provided proper documentation and manuals for system operation.
• Adhere to safety standards, local and national security, and fire codes, with a high regard for employee and subcontractor safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial Electronic Security industry.
• Technical, hands‑on experience with systems design, commissioning, and/or programming of Electronic Security Systems.
• Ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and the general Windows environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical proficiency working with fiber and networks.
• Experience working with a wide variety of commercial Electronic Security Systems such as SoftwareHouse C‑Cure 9000, Lenel, Genetech, Bosch BVMS, etc. Lenel & Vindicator are preferred.
• Lenel programming experience.
• Experience managing or leading security‑related projects and associated teams.

Preferred Education

• Electronics certification from an accredited technical school.
• Lenel certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Johnson Controls is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.