Applications Engineer

Position Summary

As an Applications Engineer, you will formulate engineered estimates and budgets for new and existing clients, interfacing with various stakeholders including account managers, support services, implementation coordinators, project managers, and sales representatives.

Organizational Relationships

• Interface with Account Managers, Support Services, Implementation Coordinators, Project Managers, and Proposal Support Department regularly.
• Interface with Customers, Manufacturer’s Representatives, Manufacturer’s Technical Staff, Distribution Suppliers, and Supply Vendors regularly.
• Interface with area and senior leadership to develop a win strategy and evaluate project dynamics.
• Work with fellow application engineers for guidance and design aid in unfamiliar projects and products.

Scope of Responsibility

• Develop project requirements from interviews, customer-provided scope of work, site surveys, specifications, pricing sheets, and drawing reviews.
• Create detailed equipment lists, electrical requirements, installation requirements, and costing for turn-key security system solutions.
• Configure and quote proprietary pre-fabricated access control, CCTV, and other systems.
• Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, internal labor, and external labor.
• Review field site survey documents and drawings.
• Support the Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), and Request for Modification and Statement of Work (RFM&S) processes as needed.
• Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, CCTV, intercom, PSIM, PLC, and structured cabling systems.
• Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions, sketches, and scope of work.
• Work with project managers and design engineers for creating change orders on existing and ongoing projects.
• Manage assigned projects and maintain deadlines for each project.

Essential Functions

• Product selection and application to ensure the right product is used in the right application while adhering to Securitas's product selection process and design standards.
• Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, internal labor, and external labor.
• Review field site survey documents and drawings.
• Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, CCTV, intercom, PSIM, PLC, and structured cabling systems.
• Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions, sketches, and scope of work.
• Work with project managers and design engineers for creating change orders on existing and ongoing projects.
• Manage assigned projects and maintain deadlines for each project.

Additional Responsibilities

• Be prompt, reliable, and on time in all aspects of your engagement while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Perform any additional duties as required or assigned.

Special Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience: 5-7 years.
• Education: BA in Business or BS/MS in Engineering.
• Knowledge: 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: 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 challenge labor bids from subs for various labor categories including IBEW. Ability to navigate high value job environments for timelines and compliance requirements. Firm grasp of the competitive environment and strategic plays by competitors. Excellent command and knowledge of building code requirements.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we serve.