Systems Engineer

Evergreen Fire and Security•Tacoma, WA

13d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Evergreen Fire and Security provides life safety and security solutions for government entities and corporations. With our dedicated management and technical team led by senior leadership whose core philosophy is consistently to deliver world-class service, we provide engineered design, installation, and maintenance of custom low-voltage systems for a diverse customer base located across the United States and abroad. The Systems Engineer plays a pivotal role by holding primary responsibility for leading complex system builds and ensuring successful technical execution across Evergreen projects. This role bridges engineering design and field execution, providing hands-on support, technical leadership, and documentation that drive efficiency, quality, and project flow.

Requirements

Strong background in low voltage systems (Fire Alarm, Security, CCTV, Access Control, IDS, Networking).
Proficiency in system programming, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Familiarity with codes, standards, and industry best practices.
Strong documentation, communication, and mentorship skills.
Willingness to travel
Valid enhanced driver’s license
Ability to pass a pre-employment and continuing random background, drug and MVR screenings

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Engineering or related
Prior experience working on military installations

Responsibilities

Leads System Builds & Technical Support
Owns the system build process, including equipment configuration, programming, testing, and integration.
Provides technical support and installation guidance to field technicians, ensuring project deliverables meet design intent and operational requirements.
Partners with Project Engineers to confirm design inputs are install-ready, accurate, and aligned with site realities.
Testing, Training & Commissioning
Develops and executes testing protocols to validate functionality, interoperability, and compliance.
Supports training for technicians, site leads, and customers, ensuring knowledge transfer and smooth hand off.
Leads commissioning activities to confirm systems are fully operational, documented, and aligned with contract requirements.
Quality, Documentation & Development
Maintains accurate, install-ready documentation that reflects final system configuration.
Identifies and escalates issues affecting quality, schedule, or cost, providing solutions that improve project outcomes.
Supports continuous improvement by contributing lessons learned, mentoring field staff, and driving consistency across Evergreen’s system standards.