Engineer I Commercial Sales

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up project specifications based on Sales and Operations protocols.
• Designs system blueprints and selects appropriate products and installation methods for cost-effective solutions.
• Prepares all required submittals for efficient transition to operations.
• Acts as a technical resource to Sales and Operations team members.
• Participates in sales and operations meetings to evaluate sales estimates and job layouts.
• May participate in initial job site walkthroughs with contractors and/or building management.
• Supports field sales organization in designing Everon Fire Alarm, Intrusion Security, CCTV, and Card Access Systems.
• Creates unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
• Ensures the job folder is organized and maintained.
• May perform some field activities as required.
• Designs building fire/security systems, including electrical system layouts, drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations matrix, risers, panel layouts.
• Analyzes plans, construction contract specifications, and codes to determine project requirements and risks.
• Generates specific records for all projects.
• Provides start-up and checkout documentation for NFPA UL certification.
• Ensures proper estimation of job costs.
• Prepares engineering re-estimates and follows up with sales and operations management.
• Organizes system layouts by design and prepares necessary documents, including drawings for permits.
• Prepares specifications and drawings for specific job-related components.
• Selects proper types, sizes, and quantities of products to meet project requirements.
• Prepares information on pre-installation extras or change orders to submit to customers or general/subcontractors.
• Oversees the creation of system graphics.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electronics or other technical field or equivalent experience.
• NICET Fire Alarm Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in commercial security systems design.
• Experience in engineering/systems or related fields, 3-5 years.
• Strong knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations.
• Proficiency in programming, job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and AutoCAD.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Full proficiency and independent design skills.
• Able to design medium to large jobs with deviation from standard tools, products, or practices as needed.
• Understanding of construction projects and requirements to document all changes or deviations to specifications.