Northland Controls is seeking a mid-level Design Engineer to support our Project Management Office by developing high-quality, client-focused security designs. This role works closely with project managers, application engineers, CAD teams, and clients to ensure security solutions meet both customer requirements and Northland design standards.
The Design Engineer acts as a technical contributor and client advocate, balancing security requirements with environmental, architectural, and operational considerations to support clearly defined project scopes.
The ideal candidate will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area, working a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities-
Develop and maintain client design tools including template drawings, approved material lists, and design documentation.
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Design physical security solutions, including product selection and system application, under established standards.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the adoption of global design standards and best practices.
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Participate in client, architect, contractor, and internal project meetings to support the iterative design process.
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Maintain design logs, client portfolios, and SharePoint sites with accurate and current design information.
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Coordinate work with the global design centre and support design schedules and timelines.
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Produce and review design packages including drawings, bills of materials, single-line diagrams, elevations, and device details.
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Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
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Accurately track and allocate time to active projects using timesheets.
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Solid experience with low-voltage systems including physical security, life safety, network infrastructure, or related disciplines.
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Hands-on design and coordination experience working with cross-functional teams, clients, architects, and contractors.
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Experience contributing to design engineering processes and producing complete system design packages.
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Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D, 2018 or later); Revit knowledge is desirable but not required.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Design Management, or equivalent industry experience.
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Approximately 3–7 years of experience with a security integrator or security design consultancy.
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Working knowledge of enterprise security products such as Lenel S2, CCure, Genetec, Milestone, AXIS, HID, Mercury, Assa Abloy, Allegion, and similar platforms.
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Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality.
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Effective organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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Self-motivated and capable of working independently with appropriate guidance.
Northland Controls is a global security integrator trusted to deliver complex, enterprise-level security solutions worldwide. Our culture values integrity, collaboration, accountability, and taking on meaningful challenges—while still having fun.
Northland Controls is an equal opportunity employer.
Qualifications
Skills Required
- 3-7 years experience with a security integrator or security design consultancy
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Design Management, or equivalent industry experience
- Solid experience with low-voltage systems including physical security, life safety, or network infrastructure
- Hands-on design and coordination experience producing complete system design packages
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D, 2018 or later)
- Working knowledge of enterprise security products such as Lenel S2, CCure, Genetec, Milestone, AXIS, HID, Mercury, Assa Abloy, Allegion
- Revit knowledge
What We Do
Driven by a Do Whatever It Takes philosophy, Northland Controls designs, installs, manages and harmonizes physical security systems across the globe with unparalleled services. No excuses. We have successfully executed thousands of projects for the world’s most demanding organizations—especially those grappling with rapid worldwide growth. Bound by a unique set of core values, more than 260 highly trained security professionals relentlessly focus on the highest quality integration and complex, security solutions. The values that unite us are: Take on Challenges, Be Honorable, Have Fun, Put People First and Do Whatever It Takes. We believe our core values set us apart in the industry and have helped us grow organically from $1.5 million to $68 million since 2005. We now have two offices in the Silicon Valley, as well as offices in London, Shanghai, Singapore, Bangalore, Washington, DC and Rochester, NY. Northland excels at integrating software and security components together to provide harmonious security, while having the operational expertise to manage these programs. We have built a comprehensive network of heavily vetted system integration partners whose work we hold to the same standard as our own. This equates to hundreds of people available at any given time to respond to our customers’ needs. This year alone, we’ve installed systems in over 70 countries.
