Security Systems Engineer

Low Voltage Access Control Engineer — Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and develop access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities.
• Review project drawings, specifications, door schedules, and customer requirements to establish system scope and equipment needs.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing infrastructure, verify field conditions, and identify installation requirements.
• Select and specify controllers, interface boards, card readers, credentials, locking hardware, power supplies, batteries, and related components.
• Prepare and maintain system drawings, wiring diagrams, controller layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists, and technical submittals.
• Coordinate access control requirements with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams, door hardware vendors, and fire alarm contractors.
• Confirm system designs and installation requirements meet applicable codes, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Coordinate network connectivity, server requirements, software licensing, and system security settings with customer IT personnel.
• Support integrations with video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, and other building systems as required.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and field changes; communicate their impact on materials, labor, cost, and scheduling.
• Support estimating and project management with equipment selections, material quantities, labor requirements, and technical reviews.
• Maintain accurate programming records, configuration backups, as-built drawings, test reports, and project closeout documentation.