About the position
Based in College Station, Texas, Avinext is leading provider of Networking, Audio Video, and Electronic Security systems with over 35 years of successful business. We are looking to expand our team with individuals who align with our Core Values of Always strive for excellence, Be committed, and Customer first (our ABC's). These values reflect who we are as individuals and we use them to guide us in our relationships with clients, vendors, and team members. We are passionate about serving our customers and believe that our service is the difference. If you align with these values, love cutting edge technology, and having fun, we invite you to apply to join our team! The Electronic Security Design Engineer will support internal teams and clients with expert knowledge in the areas of video surveillance and access control. This position is responsible for the final design and cost estimates of security solutions into new and renovated facilities to include all labor, materials, and professional services necessary to deliver profitable projects that exceed the clients' expectations. Additionally, this position is responsible for developing detailed plans and drawings, project requirements, scopes of work, and providing technical oversight and QC to field teams, while collaborating with Sales and Project Managers from initial contact to project close-out.
Responsibilities
- Promote company core values
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures of company, contractors, and customers
- Be subject matter expert in electronic security for internal and external customers
- Conduct site visits to develop project requirements and assist Sales with proposals
- Prepare scopes of work, plans and specifications, drawing packages including schematics, floor plans, RCPs, elevations, mounting details, etc.
- Assist project managers with submittals, RFI's, changes orders, as-builts, etc.
- Assist in developing service offerings for security
- Assist Sales in positioning of security solutions and services for clients
- Develop and maintain relationships with security manufacturers and vendors
- Maintain industry/manufacturer certifications and Texas Private Security license as required by company and Texas Administrative Code
- Develop and maintain security product catalog within design software
- Support to project managers and field teams to complete projects in a timely manner
- Support service technicians on escalated tickets
- Conduct QC walks with client to insure 100% satisfaction with work
- Document all work and expenses in service management system as required by company
- Assist with technical growth and development of installers and technicians
- Assist with establishing, promoting, and maintaining specific programs and safety initiatives
- Provide level 3 support to field and service techs
- All other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Degree in electrical engineering, electronic systems engineering technology, industrial distribution, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in security industry
- Minimum 3 years' experience in estimating and design for commercial security solutions
Nice-to-haves
- Must have multiple certifications from industry leading security vendors
- Working towards or has ASIS PSP
- Texas Private Security License
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid medical, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- On-going training opportunities
- Fast paced and friendly work environment
