
Security Systems Engineer l
- Minneapolis, MN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Prepare high level system designs in a thorough and professional manner during the pre-sales cycle. Design work may include conducting site surveys and device mark-ups, network architecture design, server loading, writing technical narratives and proposals, and preparing bills of materials
- Produce detailed design drawings and technical descriptions of physical security, other building technologies and the supporting networking, server and storage architectures in collaboration with owners and their representatives.
- Develop design documents that will guide the technical installation and configuration of systems
- Develop financial and logistics estimates, both independently and in collaboration with Paladin Technologies sales, marketing, and project management professionals
- Multi-task and manage time effectively to prioritize projects, tasks, and meetings as necessary
- Identify, establish, and document processes to support design efficiency and scalability
- Develop productive relationships with clients and key stakeholders which will build respect and confidence in the organization’s capabilities.
- Understand and maintain an awareness of the productivity and profitability of work carried out by the organization
- Pursue and maintain education and professional development of technology systems related to the technical disciplines you will lead.
- A minimum of one year of design experience in the Security, AV, networking or instrumentation and controls.
- A strong understanding of the physical security, including an awareness of complimentary products, technologies, trends, and the general application of physical security technology
- Experience with the following technologies is required:
- Bluebeam Revu, IP networks, low voltage electronics, power and communications, Windows desktop operating system, Microsoft Office
- An understanding of and experience with fundamental concepts pertaining to IP networks, low voltage electronics, power, and communications
- A strong command of the English language supported by excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to simultaneously handle multiple tasks and projects and be responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Post-secondary education from an accredited college, university, or technical institution in Business, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- P.Eng, EIT, CET, or equivalent professional technical designation is preferred
- Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
- Motivated self-starter with ambition to independently research new technologies as well as engineering and business methodologies/concept
- Field experience in a construction environment is an asset
- Must be able to effectively communicate, (i.e., see, hear, speak, and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
- Position is a desk job requiring the use of computer, keyboard, and phone
- The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted, and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
- This is an office-based position