Electronic Security Systems Engineer

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electronics Security Systems Engineer to join our team! In this role you will support and lead the design of complex Electronic Security Systems (ESS) for our Department of Defense, Army Corp of Engineers and Department of State customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Experience designing and reviewing designs of Electronic Security Systems solutions from initial concept, through site survey, through design phase and to release for construction (RFC).
• Interpret customer statements of work, specifications and requirements and transfer those into ESS design meeting all requirements.
• Work with CADD designers in developing construction documents and complete bills of materials.
• Work with Project Manager to understand required engineering deliverables and requirements.
• Work with Network Engineering to review network topologies.
• Review heat load calculations and power load calculations.
• Assist project manager in planning and scheduling work packages.
• Apply existing knowledge base to rapidly obtain proficiency on newly developed components and systems.
• Support installation, integration and test.
• The work will be done remotely unless a site visit is requested by the client for coordination and construction support.

Additional Desired Experience with most of the following

• Specifying Access Control Systems (ACS) and credentialing systems (e.g., Genetec, Lenel, AMAG, Vindicator, Software house).
• Specifying Layered Network switches.
• Specifying RF network systems.
• Specifying Battery Backup systems.
• Specifying Command, Control, and Display Equipment (CCDE).
• Specifying Intrusion Detection System (IDS).
• Specifying CCTV cameras and Video Management Servers (e.g., Genetec, Bosch, Vindicator).
• Specifying Sensors, such as motion detectors (PIR), balanced magnetic switches (BMS), vibration detectors, buried line sensors (BLS), fiber optic sensor systems (FOSS).

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Designing/Installing/Maintaining Lenel Security Systems (Certification highly preferred).
• Experience with designing solutions for IDS, ACS, CCTV, CCDE, VMS and associated sensors.
• Ability to multitask, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of network infrastructure and architecture.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection, CCTV or Access Control Systems preferred.

Security Clearance Requirement

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure.

We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people's quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers' visions-and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range

$88,400.00 - $154,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!

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