The Role
Design and provide technical support for integrated electronic security systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion, perimeter). Create and review CAD drawings and proposals, evaluate electrical components for code compliance, develop and run tests, support field teams and Project Managers, perform site surveys and travel CONUS/OCONUS, maintain certifications, and produce estimates and status reports.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing and providing a high level of project support for integrated security systems. This encompasses systems such as Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Systems, and other specialized systems that Evergreen supports. The role involves close collaboration with both the Business Development and Field Operations Departments, ensuring the seamless integration of these security systems.
Operational Support:
Evergreen Fire and Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
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Evergreen Fire and Security provides life safety and security solutions for government entities and corporations. With our dedicated management and technical team led by senior leadership whose core philosophy is consistently to deliver world-class service, we provide engineered design, installation, and maintenance of custom low-voltage systems for a diverse customer base located across the United States and abroad.The Project Engineer plays a pivotal role in designing and providing a high level of project support for integrated security systems. This encompasses systems such as Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Detection, Perimeter Systems, and other specialized systems that Evergreen supports. The role involves close collaboration with both the Business Development and Field Operations Departments, ensuring the seamless integration of these security systems.
The Role
Design & Technical Support: - Design Electronic Security System (ESS) projects, ensuring accuracy and completeness in CAD drawings, bid reviews, and cut buildouts.
- Evaluate electrical systems, products, and components through research and application of knowledge to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations, codes, and specifications.
- Confirm system and component capabilities by designing testing methods and conducting tests.
- Provide engineering or technical information to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Support System Engineers, Technicians, and Project Managers through the design process.
- Collaborate with peer groups in the development, drafting, and finalization of competitive proposals.
- Stay updated with relevant regulations, codes, and specifications by maintaining a comprehensive library.
- Attend educational workshops, review professional publications, and complete system certification courses.
- Maintain and obtain necessary certifications.
Operational Support:
- Assist the Business Development team in presenting technical and security solutions to clients.
- Ensure Project Managers are fully informed on the technical solutions provided, including all related documentation and specifications.
- Travel to job sites for compliance checks, proposal deliveries, customer satisfaction assessments, and in-depth site surveys
- Provide Estimates and Proposals for submission to customers.
- Submit regular status reports to the Director of Engineering or assigned Supervisor.
- Ensure consistent use of the company's standardized tools and software.
- Travel to job sites for hands-on experience, troubleshooting, and assistance.
- Perform Site Surveys/Visits which may require traveling CONUS & OCONUS
The Necessities
- BA/BS in Engineering or related
- Working knowledge of system layouts, wiring diagrams, and construction documents
- Great communication skills to interface with customers
- Strong collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel
- Valid enhanced driver’s license
- Ability to pass a pre-employment and continuing random background, drug and MVR screenings
The Nice-To-Haves
- 2–5 years of experience in low-voltage systems, physical security, or a related field (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, fire alarm, or electrical)
- Strong field experience supporting installation, service, or commissioning of security or life safety systems
- Prior experience working on military installations
The Benefits
- Competitive pay ▪ Travel Benefits ▪ Paid Time Off (PTO) ▪ Paid holidays ▪ Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans ▪ 401(k) plan with up to 4% match available 100% vested from day one Healthcare flexible spending accounts ▪ Dependent care flexible spending accounts ▪ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ▪ Company-sponsored group term life insurance ▪ Corporate perks program
Salary is $85,000 - $110,000 for well-qualified candidates.
Evergreen Fire & Security is a US government contractor with sensitive access requirements. As our employee, you must also be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. citizenship due to the level of access to sensitive information and/or restricted facilities. Evergreen Fire and Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.
Skills Required
- BA/BS in Engineering or related
- Working knowledge of system layouts, wiring diagrams, and construction documents
- Great communication skills to interface with customers
- Strong collaboration skills
- Willingness to travel (CONUS & OCONUS site visits)
- Valid enhanced driver's license
- Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing background, drug and MVR screenings
- Ability to satisfy federal government access requirements (U.S. citizenship required)
- Maintain and obtain necessary system certifications
- 2-5 years experience in low-voltage systems, physical security, or related (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, fire alarm, or electrical)
- Field experience supporting installation, service, or commissioning of security or life safety systems
- Prior experience working on military installations
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The Company
What We Do
Evergreen Fire and Security has proudly served government and commercial businesses since 2000. We provide technically advance and innovative life safety and security solutions that protect lives, critical infrastructure, and information for our diverse global customer base. Whether a single commercial office or an expansive city-sized military base, we provide peace of mind to our customers who know they can depend on us. We provide skilled management and highly valued, tenured, and certified technical experts who design, install, maintain, and service life safety, security, and other low-voltage systems. Evergreen fosters an employee-first attitude and consistently invests in staff development to ensure they have the knowledge and skills required to excel. We also value and cultivate excellent relationships with the industry’s top manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure we have needed support. In doing so, we ensure we fulfill the promises we make to our customers.
