Security Sales Design Engineer | New York Metro

Human Capital Solutions • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Security Sales Design Engineer serves as the technical voice during the sales cycle, partnering with account executives to understand client needs, develop appropriate security system designs, and prepare pricing and documentation to support proposed projects. The role focuses on physical security integration, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion systems, and contributes to projects from initial site assessment through installation and performance verification.

The engineer works with clients, internal designers, architects, engineering consultants, other trades, and delivery teams to coordinate designs and align expectations. The position also supports collaboration across AV and security engineering groups and shares lessons from bids and completed projects with sales and technical teams. The role reports directly to senior regional leadership for the New York market.

Requirements

• At least a two-year degree.
• A track record in IT or network-related work.
• Comfort with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Solid Excel skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Self-driven work style and ability to manage one's own schedule.

Nice To Haves

• A four-year degree in engineering, electronics, or a related area.
• Certifications from leading security platform manufacturers.
• Background in security integration, including access control, video surveillance, or intrusion systems.

Responsibilities

• Walk client sites and review existing infrastructure to identify current conditions, needs, and goals.
• Translate site findings into early-stage system layouts, equipment schedules, and construction-ready drawings.
• Prepare budgetary estimates for clients before final design is completed.
• Build complete proposal packages and deliver them to clients after internal approval.
• Coordinate designs with architects, engineering consultants, and other trades.
• Maintain communication with clients and internal designers to keep expectations aligned.
• Work with the delivery team to confirm installed systems perform as designed.
• Collaborate with AV and security engineering peers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Share lessons from previous bids and completed projects with sales and technical teams.
• Keep current with new platforms and industry trends.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including coverage available for domestic partners.
• Dental insurance, including coverage available for domestic partners.
• Vision insurance, including coverage available for domestic partners.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off.
• 10 company holidays.
• Paid family leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental life coverage.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree