Electronic Security Systems Engineer

Parsons Corporation is hiring an Electronic Security Systems Engineer to support and lead the design of complex Electronic Security Systems for Department of Defense, Army Corps of Engineers, and Department of State customers. The role covers design development and review, coordination with project and network teams, and support for installation, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Designing/Installing/Maintaining Lenel Security Systems
• 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
• Certification highly preferred
• 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)
• Experience with Intrusion Detection, CCTV or Access Control Systems preferred