Senior ESS Design Engineer- Virtual

Diversified • Kenilworth, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world’s most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back. At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you. As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED. The Senior ESS Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the Project Engineering Electronic Security Systems (ESS) team and a lead engineer to Federal and Non-Federal design projects. The DE will provide support through the design project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to construction administration support. As a technical resource on a project team, you will be instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with support teams to bring your design to life. Through our workflows, you’ll have access to incredible technology and tools to help you articulate and deliver your design while being supported by global resources. The DE will be supported and mentored by Solutions Architects and Director of Engineering. DE will maintain both primary and supportive roles on complex ESS projects through direction of the Director of ESS Engineering. This role shapes the technical foundation and delivery quality of Diversified’s ESS practice. Decisions made in this role define engineering standards, drive continuous improvement, and influence the company’s ability to scale and maintain high-quality ESS solutions across regions. By aligning engineering practices with business needs and field realities, this role contributes directly to customer satisfaction, operational efficiency, and Diversified’s reputation as a leader in electronic security system integration. Decisions made by this role impact the Engineering, Field Services, and Project Management teams, with a primary focus on the design, deployment, and support of ESS solutions. This role makes strategic and decisions related to technical standards, process improvements, team structure, vendor engagement, and quality assurance. These decisions directly influence the effectiveness and consistency of ESS engineering output and affect how well field and service teams are supported throughout the project lifecycle. The DE will report directly to the Director of ESS Engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Years of Experience
• 5-7+ years of experience in ESS systems design, integration, or engineering required.
• 2+ years of team leadership or engineering management experience.
• Familiarity with platforms such as Lenel, CCure, Honeywell, Brivo, Milestone, ExacqVision, Eagle Eye, Axis, and Hanwha.
• Experience with enterprise-level networking, IP-based ESS system architecture, and AutoCAD.
• Experience managing multi-discipline technical teams and supporting regional or enterprise-scale project delivery.
• Proven experience leading engineering efforts within ESS domains such as access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong understanding of system integration, project engineering processes, and field-to-office feedback loops.
• Skilled in process improvement methodologies, technical governance, and cross-functional coordination.
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage internal teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and drive strategic improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead engineering teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating enterprise-level technology training.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on operational efficiency and documentation quality.

Nice To Haves

• TS/SCI Clearance Strongly Preferred
• Experience with Federal Security Systems, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• Industry certifications in access control or video surveillance (e.g., Lenel Onguard, Milestone, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with clients and the Design Engineering team to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Ability to speak to Federal Security System standards such as FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) and FICAM (Federal Identity, Credential, and Access Management).
• Strong understanding and experience implementing design standards based around UL2050 and ICD 705.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of electronic security solutions.
• Develop ESS project estimates and proposals.
• Develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and support documentation.
• Develop detailed 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% IFC, and/or Shop Drawings.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients.
• DE may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
• Strong understanding of Internal and External project lifecycles.
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums.
• Provides direction and counsel to junior personnel in engineering projects and guides issue resolution.
• Attend appropriate manufacturer training, attend or lead lunch and learn and continue online education.
• Represent ESS Engineering in enterprise-wide initiatives and strategic discussions related to delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• This role is responsible for strategically partnering with subcontractors, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Occasional travel to client sites is required to resolve project escalations, provide customer consultation, and/or assist Field Engineering with commissioning efforts.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family’s needs
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
• Commuter Benefits
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees