About the role

  • Applications Engineer at Securitas Technology creating engineered estimates and budgets for integrated security solutions for diverse clients.

Responsibilities

  • Formulate engineered estimates and budgets for clients.
  • Interface with Account Managers, Support Services, Implementation Coordinators, Project Managers, and Proposal Support Department.
  • Interface with Customers, Manufacturer's Representatives, Manufacturer's Technical staff, Distribution Suppliers, and Supply Vendors.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop win strategies.
  • Work with fellow application engineers providing guidance and design aid.
  • Develop project requirements from interviews, customer provided scope of work, site surveys, specification, pricing sheets, and drawing reviews.
  • Provide detailed equipment lists, electrical requirements, installation requirements, and costing for turn-key security system solutions.
  • Configure and quote proprietary Prefabrication of applicable access control, CCTV, and other systems.
  • Product selection and application to ensure right product is used in right application.
  • Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, Internal Labor, and External Labor.
  • Support the RFI, RFP, RFQ, and RFM&S process as needed.
  • Review architectural, electrical, telecommunication, security engineering floor plans and interconnect and closet layout drawings.
  • Work with project managers and design engineers for creating change orders on existing projects.
  • Manage assigned projects and maintain deadlines.
  • Build and maintain a good relationship with coworkers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
  • Create a detailed list of clarifications, exclusions, and compliance on a per project basis.
  • Knowledge of construction schedules, project meetings, and how they pertain and impact the project.

Requirements

  • 5-7 Years
  • BA Business/ BS Engineering/MS Engineering
  • Experience in the appropriate field may be substituted for educational background
  • Thorough understanding of electronic security systems, their individual parts, and the onsite labor necessary to complete an installation.
  • Ability to read and understand written specifications, drawings and controlling documents.
  • Computer skills to include: MS Office, Acrobat, Visio, DWG Writer, Big Machines, Sales Force dot com
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to procure subcontractor pricing
  • Ability to level bids from multiple subcontractors
  • Excellent working knowledge of construction industry conventions
  • Good understanding of workload and the requirements to maintain commitments.
  • Ability to assemble all cost aspects of a project
  • Ability to recognize strategic and competitive issues
  • Ability to navigate high-value job environment for timelines and compliance requirements
  • Firm grasp of the competitive environment and strategic plays by competitors
  • Excellent command and knowledge of building code requirements.

Job title

Applications Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$69,000 - $84,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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