Design Engineer 3 – Design Engineering
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Senior Design Engineer leading commercial electronic security system projects. Developing access-control, surveillance, intrusion, and networked system designs using AutoCAD and Revit.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead engineer on commercial Electronic Security Systems (ESS) design projects
- Support the full project lifecycle from initial sales concepts through design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
- Develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines, and manage client expectations
- Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements
- Lead and support drafting/modeling of security floor layouts, access control, video, intrusion, vehicle gate systems, wiring diagrams, schematics, and backboard layouts
- Develop Bills of Materials and supporting documentation for customer RFPs
- Develop 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% IFC, and/or shop drawings using AutoCAD and Revit
- Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients
- Perform quality control by reviewing drawings and recommending design changes
- Ensure drawings meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements
- Interact with clients and contribute to P&L performance
- Develop long-lasting client partnerships and maintain accounts with team members
- Provide guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers and Associate Design Engineers
- Represent ESS Engineering in enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic discussions
- Travel to active job sites and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles, including onsite new-hire training
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience leading engineering efforts in access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems
- Strong understanding of system integration, project engineering processes, and field-to-office feedback loops
- Skilled in process improvement methodologies, technical governance, and cross-functional coordination
- Ability to engage internal teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders
- Ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and drive strategic improvements
- Ability to coach, mentor, and lead engineering teams
- Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating enterprise-level technology training
- Strong organizational and time management skills focused on operational efficiency and documentation quality
- 5–7+ years of experience in ESS systems design, integration, or engineering required
- 2+ years of team leadership or engineering management experience
- Familiarity with Lenel, CCure, Honeywell, Brivo, Milestone, ExacqVision, Eagle Eye, Axis, and Hanwha platforms
- Experience with enterprise-level networking, IP-based ESS system architecture, AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit
- Experience managing multi-discipline technical teams and supporting regional or enterprise-scale project delivery
- Industry certifications in access control or video surveillance are a plus
Benefits:
- Ongoing participation in trade shows, seminars, trainings and educational forums
- Onsite new hire trainings and professional development opportunities

















