Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Summary:The Physical Security Design Engineer is a senior consulting and solution design role responsible for translating customer business needs into well-defined physical security solutions. With a broad understanding of physical security and cabling systems, this role is primarily focused on solution design, system functionality, scope development, and pricing alignment. The Design Engineer works directly with customers and internal stakeholders to design video surveillance, access control, structured cabling, paging, and related solutions that meet operational and business requirements. This role also partners closely with implementation teams to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment between the designed solution and field execution.
Roles and Responsibilities/ Essential Functions:- Design physical security and low-voltage solutions that align with customer business, operational, and technical requirements.
- Develop solution scopes, bills of material, system layouts, and design documentation.
- Support pricing alignment by ensuring proposed solutions are accurate, complete, and technically sound.
- Work directly with customers, sales, and internal stakeholders to assess needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Provide technical consultation related to system functionality, constructability, scalability, and user experience.
- Ensure alignment between designed solutions and implementation expectations.
- Partner with Project Managers, Engineers, Foremen, and field teams to support smooth project handoff and execution.
- Review project changes, design revisions, and field feedback to maintain solution accuracy.
- Support standardization and continuous improvement of design practices and technical documentation.
- Contribute to a positive customer experience through consultative engagement and solution accuracy.
- Meet annual billable hour goal, as defined by HBS. This number may change over time as the business evolves.
Requirements
How to qualify:- 5+ years experience with Access Control, Surveillance, and/or Low Voltage Cabling systems and associated hardware/software
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- Valid Driver's License
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic Knowledge of Computers
- Ability to use basic hand tools and power tools
- Maintain an outcome focused mindset
- Have strong prioritization skills
- Always be a team player
- Carry a professional attitude and respectful demeanor
