Security Systems Engineer

ATS Companies • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Security Systems Engineer designs and develops low-voltage access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities. The role reviews project documentation and customer requirements, surveys sites, specifies system components, prepares technical drawings and submittals, and coordinates design and installation needs with customers and project partners. It also supports system integrations, estimating, project management, documentation, and project closeout.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, door schedules, and customer requirements to establish system scope and equipment needs.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing infrastructure, verify field conditions, and identify installation requirements.
• Select and specify controllers, interface boards, card readers, credentials, locking hardware, power supplies, batteries, and related components.
• Prepare and maintain system drawings, wiring diagrams, controller layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate access control requirements with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams, door hardware vendors, and fire alarm contractors.
• Confirm system designs and installation requirements meet applicable codes, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate network connectivity, server requirements, software licensing, and system security settings with customer IT personnel.
• Support integrations with video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, and other building systems as required.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and field changes; communicate their impact on materials, labor, cost, and scheduling.
• Support estimating and project management with equipment selections, material quantities, labor requirements, and technical reviews.
• Maintain accurate programming records, configuration backups, as-built drawings, test reports, and project closeout documentation.

What This Job Offers

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