Sr. Security/ Technology Engineer

NV5 provides compliance, technology, and engineering consulting solutions, with Professional Systems Engineering specializing in advanced technology systems design. The Sr. Security/Technology Engineer will lead the design and delivery of security, communications, audiovisual, life safety, fire protection, and low-voltage electrical systems across multiple building and infrastructure projects. The role also manages project documentation, budgets, schedules, staff engineers, construction administration, quality control, and client coordination.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage field surveys, assessment, studies, research, project reports, and staff engineering deliverables
• Prepare, lead, manage and issue all aspects of project concept, programming, construction documentation, specifications, close-out, and reports for successful project completion. Use of design tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or PDF mark-ups with BlueBeam, and directing CAD staff to document the project in Revit
• Provide oversight and excellent knowledge base for code compliance
• Prepare and manage schedules, budgets, manufacturers and vendor research
• Communicate and coordinate with engineering and architectural design teams. Guide clients through the technology selection process based on operational requirements
• Reviews and quality-controls construction drawings for issuance for bidding and permitting
• Conduct, prepare, and attend internal and external project meetings, site visits, kick-off meetings, and bid meetings
• Complete responsibility and providing construction administration including review of contractor shop drawings and RFI’s, the production of punch lists
• Manage staff engineers for producing drawings, agendas, technical reports and all project correspondence
• Assist with business development activities as requested
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, products/services, guidelines, and standards, and their applicability to potential projects
• Ensure all work is completed on time, within budget, and consistently meets NV5’s high standards of quality

Requirements:

• experienced and highly engaged candidate skilled in designing some or all of the following: physical and electronic security systems, wired and wireless communication networks, structured cabling, audiovisual systems, life safety, fire detection/protection, and low voltage electrical power. Security systems may include PLC detention door control systems, video surveillance, card access control, intercom and paging, staff duress, watch tour, intrusion detection systems, perimeter security, fencing and gates
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field with minor in EE
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, design and construction disciplines
• Certifications, Credentialing, and/or Professional Engineering Licensure or eligibility
• Communicative and organized team members with strong planning skills around people + data + software
• Ability to work within project budgets, hours, phases, and schedules
• High proficiency in BlueBeam and Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills utilizing project management software, engineering templates, and meetings note taking
• Ability to meet deadlines and honor commitments
• Ability to produce quality work in a flexible hybrid environment
• Works well as an individual contributor or as a collaborative team member
• Maintains a professional and positive attitude in a fast-paced and occasionally high-pressure environment
• Professional Engineering Licensure and Credentialing, or the ability to obtain, is a plus