Engineering Technician - (75%+ Travel)
About the role
The Engineering Tech is responsible for the physical assembly, mounting, wiring, and integration of automated turnstiles, vehicle high speed gates, and physical access control systems at various client sites. Must have an active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance. In this role you will perform installation of various mechanical and electrical subunits concentrated with Automated Access Control Points. The blended knowledge needed will be that of mechanical assembly, low-voltage electrical work, and technical troubleshooting to ensure systems operate safely and integrate seamlessly with security software.
Responsibilities
- Unpack, position, level, and anchor full-height turnstiles and high speed vehicle gates and associated control cabinets into concrete using power tools and expansion bolts.
- Install conduit paths using various types of conduit between junction points and control cabinets.
- Run, terminate, and dress low-voltage wiring; connect power supplies, relays, and communication lines according to schematics.
- Wire and configure peripheral devices including badge readers, biometric scanners, barcodes, and visitor management systems.
- Perform functional testing of optical sensors, barrier speeds, and emergency fail-safe overrides; troubleshoot hardware and wiring issues.
- Complete daily field reports, sign-off sheets, and photo documentation of finished installations via mobile reporting apps.
- Provide basic system walk-throughs and operational training to end-users or site managers upon project completion.
Requirements
- An active or current DoW Secret security clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- A High school diploma/GED
- Minimum 3 years of experience in physical security installation, commercial locksmithing, low-voltage electrical work, or commercial construction.
- Excellent communications and analytical skills
- Proficient with MS Office products i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- The ability to travel up to 75+% (CONUS)
- Ability to obtain a valid U.S Passport
- Ability to obtain basic mechanical/electrical hand tool set/kit
Desired experience and skills
- Planning and executing retrofit, upgrade and sustainment of any Navy Physical Access Control Systems
- Certification from any major Gate operator or Turnstile manufacturer (Alvarado, Boon Edam, RSSI, Autogate)
- IP Based CCTV certifications, (Axis, Bosch)
- Various detection sensors, (Banner, IRB)
- Power distribution and interconnectivity
- Standard Operating Procedures, Test Readiness Review or SOVT
Company overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients.
Pay
This role is covered by the Service Contract Act. For positions on this contract, we will pay the prevailing wage rate for the location in which the employee is working, as determined by the Department of Labor and the Wage Determination (WD). The wage rate will vary depending on the locality. Additionally, you will receive Health and Welfare Benefits based on the WD for the contract. The hourly amount for this position can be found at the top of the posting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions