Engineering Technician - (75%+ Travel)

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

• Active U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in physical security installation, commercial locksmithing, low‑voltage electrical work, or commercial construction.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to travel up to 75 % (CONUS).
• Ability to obtain a valid U.S. passport.
• Ability to obtain a basic mechanical/electrical hand‑tool set or kit.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Planning and executing retrofit, upgrade, and sustainment of Navy Physical Access Control Systems.
• Certification from major gate or turnstile manufacturers (e.g., Alvarado, Boon Edam, RSSI, Autogate).
• IP‑based CCTV certifications (e.g., Axis, Bosch).
• Experience with various detection sensors (e.g., Banner, IRB).
• Knowledge of power distribution and interconnectivity.
• Familiarity with Standard Operating Procedures, Test Readiness Review, or SOVT processes.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees deliver vital services across 100+ sites in Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. The company 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Robust vacation and sick leave, with flexible work arrangements where permitted.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program providing counseling services.
• Comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts.
• Retirement plans and time‑off programs supporting work‑life balance.