Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician

VT Group • San Diego, CA

280d • $28 - $35

About The Position

VTG is seeking an Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician in San Diego, California. The role involves general technical knowledge to build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and electrical or electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Information Technology or similar, or Four (4) years of U.S. military service as a technician, or completion of a formal two year or more contractor apprenticeship in a related field that included at least six months of formal classroom training and address electrical circuit theory.
• Practical experience as an installer of equipment for the Department of Defense and/or major telecommunications services or equipment providers.
• Experience with Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), or Perimeter Security are a plus.
• Familiarity with NIWC policies and procedures to include Daily Situation Reports (DSRs) and Site Survey Reports (SSRs) preferred.
• Must be able to effectively lead a crew of installers in the completion of multiple site locations.
• Effectively brief site personnel on the installation status and on future plans for completing the installation.
• Understand and correctly red-line as-built drawings.
• Able to locate and correct installation errors such as standards violations and incorrect wiring.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys to confirm prevailing site conditions.
• Provide project status/updates to the respective project manager.
• Understand a government project lifecycle.
• Anticipate project issues and create new systems to streamline operations, resolve client concerns and improve project efficiency.
• Assist in the integration, installation, engineering, and testing of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Video Management Systems.
• Assist in the de-installation, relocation and/or installation of systems.
• Support cable plant and equipment installation.
• Pull, test, and terminate CAT5, CAT5e, CAT 6, copper, and fiber.
• Conduct performance tests of all installed data cable using OTDR tools and provide associated cable test results in both soft and hard copy formats.
• Provide training, assistance, and feedback to develop excellent technicians.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that systems are complete and operational according to contract requirements.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 100 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Maintain and inspect own and others work to meet requirements of work Quality Standards.
• Update and maintain all design documents by marking all red-lined changes during the course of installation.

Benefits

• Starting pay range of $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, which may vary based on work experience, education, skill level, market considerations, and contractual requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees