Applications Engineer

Securitas Technology Corporation•Langhorne, PA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience. With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge, and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services. POSITION SUMMARY As an Applications Engineer, you will need to formulate an engineered estimate and or budget for new and existing clients that shall be provided by consultants, engineers, construction managers, and general contractors and also from in-house Sales Representatives, Key Account Representatives and or Project Managers. THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN NEWARK, DE

Requirements

Experience 5-7 Years
Education BA Business/ BS Engineering/MS Engineering
Applicable amount of experience in theappropriate fieldmay be substituted for the educational background
Thorough understanding of electronic security systems, their individual parts, and the onsite labor necessary to complete an installation.
Ability to read and understand written specifications,drawingsand controlling documents.
Computer skills to include:
MS Office
Acrobat
Visio
DWG Writer
Big Machines
Sales Force dot com
Good communicationskills
Ability toprocuresubcontractor pricing
Ability to level bids from multiple subcontractors
Excellent working knowledge of construction industry conventions
Good understanding of work load and the requirements tomaintaincommitments.
Ability to assemble all cost aspects of a project
Ability to recognize strategic and competitive issues
Ability to challenge labor bids from subs for various labor categories including IBEW
Ability to navigate high value job environment fortime lines, and compliance requirements
Ability to assemble all cost aspects of a project
Ability to recognize strategic and competitive issues
Firm grasp of the competitive environment and strategic plays by competitors
Excellent command and knowledge of building code requirements

Responsibilities

Develop project requirements from interviews, customer provided scope of work, site surveys,specification, pricing sheets and drawing reviews.
Develop and provide detailed equipment list, electrical requirements, installation requirements and costing for turn-key security system solutions.
Configure and quote proprietary Pre Fabrication of applicable access control,CCTVand other systems
Product selection and application (to ensure the right product is used in the right application) whilemaintainingadherence to Securitas’s product selection process and design standards.
Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, InternalLaborand External Labor
Review of Field Site Survey documents and drawings.
Supports the RFI, RFP, RFQ and RFM&S process as needed
Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, cctv, intercom, PSIM, PLC and structured cabling systems
Review architectural, electrical, telecommunication, security engineering floor plans, riser drawings, device schedules, detail drawings,interconnectand closet layout drawings.
Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions,sketchesand Scope of work.
Workwith project managers and design engineersfor creatingchange orders on existing and ongoing projects.
Manage assigned projects andmaintaindeadlines for each project.
Build andmaintaina good relationship with coworkers,suppliersand manufacturers.
Create a detailed list of clarifications, exclusions & compliance ona perproject basis
Knowledge of construction schedules, projectmeetingsand how they pertain and impact the project.
Able to research product informationutilizingthe internet
Excellent working knowledge of construction industry conventions
Good understanding of work load and the requirements tomaintaincommitments.
Ability to assemble all cost aspects of a project
Ability to recognize strategic and competitive issues
Ability to challenge labor bids from subs for various labor categories including IBEW
Ability to navigate high value job environment fortime lines, and compliance requirements
Firm grasp of the competitive environment and strategic plays by competitors
Excellent command and knowledge of building code requirements
Be prompt, reliable, and on time in all aspects of your engagement whilemaintaininga high levelof attention to detail and accuracy.
Perform anyadditionalduties asrequiredor assigned