Security Systems Engineer

Cache Valley Electric • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Cache Valley Electric (CVE) is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to design and engineer complex physical security and technological products or services for businesses. This role requires extensive knowledge of product parts, functions, and the scientific processes behind them. The Security Systems Engineer will prepare and deliver technical proposals and documentation, assess customer needs, collaborate with internal teams, and support sales efforts. This position is crucial for ensuring that security systems meet customer requirements and are effectively integrated and supported.

Sales engineers, including this role, specialize in technologically and scientifically advanced products. They leverage their technical skills to articulate product benefits, differentiate from competitors, and solve customer problems. While some focus solely on technical aspects, this role also involves supporting sales and RFP responses, working closely with Account/Project Managers to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in physical security systems engineering, systems integration, security technology, or a related technical field.
• Strong working knowledge of access control, video surveillance (CCTV/VMS), intrusion detection, intercom, and other integrated security systems.
• Experience designing and engineering physical security systems for commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale facilities.
• Ability to develop system designs, equipment layouts, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, device schedules, technical submittals, and as-built documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
• Experience selecting security hardware and technology based on customer requirements, system compatibility, functionality, and project specifications.
• Understanding of low-voltage infrastructure, structured cabling, networking fundamentals, IP-based devices, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or services to customers and prospective customers.
• Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support.
• Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery.
• Plan and modify products to meet customer needs.
• Help clients solve problems with installed equipment.
• Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or increase production.
• Help in researching and developing new products.
• Prepare and deliver technical and functional documents explaining products or services that can be easily interpreted by the installation team and customers (diagrams & as-builds).
• Coordinate with the operations team to verify correct installation per design requirements.
• Support RFP/RFQ responses, technical proposals, system scopes, and project estimates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Industry-leading, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits designed to provide exceptional value for employees and their families
• Discretionary Yearly bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Up to 15% yearly profit sharing
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed