Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician

VTG is seeking an Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Engineer Technician in San Diego, California.

Summary General technical knowledge to build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and electrical or electronic components, parts, equipment, and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform site surveys to confirm prevailing site conditions.
• Provide project status/updates to the respective project manager.
• Understanding of a government project lifecycle.
• Real world analytical problem-solver, able to anticipate project issues, and create new systems to streamline operations, resolve client concerns and improve project efficiency.
• Assist in the integration, installation, engineering, and testing of Access Control, Intrusion Detection and Video Management Systems.
• Assist in the de-installation, relocation and/or installation of systems.
• Support cable plant and equipment installation.
• Pull, test, and terminate CAT5, CAT5e, CAT 6, copper, and fiber.
• Conduct performance tests of all installed data cable using OTDR tools and provide associated cable test results in both soft and hard copy formats.
• Provide training, assistance, and feedback to develop excellent technicians.
• Complete all wiring, connections, and equipment installations ensuring that systems are complete and operational according to contract requirements.
• Perform work in unusual and sometimes difficult positions such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and high lift equipment up to 100 feet, crawl spaces, above ceilings, etc.
• Manual dexterity required for frequent reaching, climbing, and lifting of moderate objects, operation of power and manual tools/equipment, and operating office equipment.
• Able to delegate effectively and motivate team members to achieve on-time and within budget project completions.
• Maintain and inspect own and others work to meet requirements of work Quality Standards.
• Update and maintain all design documents by marking all red-lined changes during the course of installation.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

* Associates Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technology, Information Technology or similar or Four (4) years of U.S. military service as a technician or completion of a formal two year or more contractor apprenticeship in a related field that included at least six months of formal classroom training and address electrical circuit theory.
* Practical experience as an installer of equipment for the Department of Defense and/or major telecommunications services or equipment providers
* Experience with Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), or Perimeter Security are a plus
* Familiarity with NIWC policies and procedures to include Daily Situation Reports (DSRs) and Site Survey Reports (SSRs) preferred.
* Must be able to effectively lead a crew of installers in the completion of multiple site locations.
* Effectively brief site personnel on the installation status and on future plans for completing the installation.
* Understand and correctly red-line as-built drawings.
* Able to locate and correct installation errors such as standards violations and incorrect wiring.

Clearance

* An active DOD Secret clearance.
* Valid passport for international travel

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.