Design Engineer 5- Tysons, VA

Overview

Seeking a Senior Design Engineer that can lead a dynamic team of engineers, administrators, and technicians responsible for design, implementation, operations & maintenance, and cybersecurity for large complex electronic security systems and physical security systems. This position spearheads technical design and serves as the Subject Matter Expert to deliver a complete working system according to project requirements and schedule.

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• Apply expert knowledge of ESS system concept of operations and the design build lifecycle.
• See the bigger picture while working across the project team to achieve overall project objectives.
• Review customer requirements and assess design constraints to develop a design that meets customer needs.
• Plan for and participate in Electronic Security System (ESS) and physical security system site surveys during all project phases.
• Drive development of security system Engineering Installation Design Packages including Block Diagrams, Riser Diagrams, Mounting, and Wiring Details in AutoCAD.
• Create project and device schedules with the Engineering Installation Design Packages.
• Create cable, device, and Performance Verification Test (PVT) plans.
• Drive planning for and participate in Pre-Installation Testing and Checkout (PITCO) processes including system programming, integration testing, and equipment build outs.
• Complete calculations (power, heat, voltage drop, conduit sizing, bandwidth).
• Assist with development of sequence of operations, compliance matrices, and other project support documentation.
• Apply understanding of NEC, NFPA, UL Code (294, 1076, and 2050), ICD 705, NISPOM.
• Participate in new technology / product evaluations and recommendations.
• Communicate status of work and report roadblocks to project and divisional management.
• Direct junior engineering team members through the project lifecycle to achieve objectives and deliverables.
• Update, track, and close out engineering changes and issues with the Project Manager or Engineering Manager.
• Attend and participate in internal and client review / status update meetings.
• Interface with customer stakeholders to answer questions and present design solutions; collaborate with the Engineering Manager on issue resolution.
• Assist in bids and proposals process to capture new work.

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