POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for integrated security system design and review of system functionality to determine proper operation of access control, IP video and other security systems and controls.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Represent Company in a business-like professional manner in both conduct and appearance, to maximize client satisfaction.
- Available to work outside of, or in addition to, normal businesses hours.
- Work in compliance with the Company’s polices and procedures including safety manual with safety of self and others in mind at all times.
- Maintain and protect assigned Company assets.
- Accurate written record keeping, submitted on time and complete.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES: Include, but not limited to:
- Prepare drawings and wiring diagrams, based upon project plans and specifications, showing locations of devices, equipment, and wiring etc. for low voltage electrical projects.
- Develops functional design, construction drawings, relay settings, and equipment specifications for protection, control, and communications equipment.
- Preparing electrical construction documents for both building renovations and new construction projects.
- Designing and applying low voltage systems, including security networks, IP Video, mass notification, and security systems.
- Responsible for all aspects of low voltage design within designated projects.
- Conducts surveys to gather field data; prepares drawings, layouts, and other visual aids; prepares technical construction drawings. Reviews the development of designs for compliance with applicable codes, adopted engineering standards, and good engineering practices.
- Deliver technical presentations to internal and external audiences as required as part of the design process.
- Work in a close team environment with Sales, Project Management, and Installation Departments
- Work with CAD Drafters to produce installation and drawing packages.
- Engineering sales support and review of the functionality and design of systems being proposed by account managers.
- Set-up and test new products and design concepts such as network devices, custom designed systems, etc.
- Coaching and Mentoring of System Designers and Systems Engineers as requested.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Technical 2 year degree or better and/or 3-5 years of security industry design experience
- Experience engineering low voltage systems, preferably experience with AV, DAS and/or Structured Cabling as well.
- Certification in 2 Access Control platforms or equivalent documented experience
- Certification in 2 Video Management platforms or equivalent documented experience
- Certification in 1 Intrusion platform or equivalent documented experience
- Knowledge of NEC Code and low voltage systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized business systems
- Valid US drivers license
- Ability to pass pre-employment screening
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification in Networking and/or SQL.
- General knowledge of network security principals including data routing, switching, wireless radios, multicasting, VPNs, Enterprise VMS, AV, DAS and/or Structured Cabling, and Enterprise level Access Control Systems.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to function as an effective team leader, and inspire, motivate, coach and mentor others.
- Well-organized, responsible, and good communication skills .
- Ability to solve practical problems and carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to finish projects on time.
- Ability to organize workload for effective implementation.
- Ability to clearly and concisely present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
- Strong customer focus with a proven record of results.
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to adapt as the external environment and organization evolves .
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e. see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to work outside normal business hours, as business dictates.
- Limited travel required.
Pay: $80,000 - $105,000 (DOE)
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With decades of experience and offices coast to coast, Paladin Technologies has emerged as the premier complex systems integrator in North America. Paladin Technologies’ teams can design and deploy sophisticated integrated systems technology and infrastructure for you on a national scale, while providing local support.
