Design Engineer 2 - Electronic Security

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

How You'll Contribute:

The Design Engineer (DE) is a member of the Project Engineering Electronic Security Systems (ESS) team and a supporting contributor to the support of client design projects. The DE reports directly to the Senior Manager for Project Engineering. The DE will provide support through the design project life cycle from sales concept to design development, construction drawings to construction administration support. As a technical resource on a project team, you will be instrumental in the determination and execution of client and system requirements and will collaborate with support teams to bring your design to life. Through our groundbreaking workflow, you'll have access to incredible technology and tools to help you articulate and deliver your design while being supported by global resources.

The DE will be supported and mentored by Senior Design Engineers, and will maintain both primary and supportive roles on complex ESS projects through direction of the DEM.

What You'll Do:

• Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with clients and the Design Engineering team to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
• Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements
• Provide technical expertise and coordination information to support the architecture, installation and planning of electronic security solutions
• Develop ESS project estimates and proposals
• Develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and supporting documentation
• Develop detailed 30%, 60%, 90% and IFC drawings.
• Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients.
• DE may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
• Project lifecycle is important and learning the standards our clients are comfortable with is just as important as selling new technology and solutions where they fit. The position bears the responsibility to develop long lasting client partnerships & work with team members to maintain the account on all levels.
• Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars and educational forums. May author articles and/or analyze trends.
• Provides direction and counsel to junior personnel in engineering projects and guides issue resolution.
• Attend appropriate manufacturer trainings, attend or lead lunch and learns and continue online education.

Complexity:

The DE will work with the other DE's and Sales Leadership on resource assignments and needs. This role may be billable in a post-sales capacity, though there are times when the DE will work on presales or program efforts, team management and general administration. The DE team will work on the most complex systems, the most complex client needs and the largest projects.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee. Work will normally be performed within normal office conditions and/or home office depending on location of DE. On occasions the employee may be exposed to construction site conditions. Employee will be responsible for their safety while on job sites and to comply with all safety regulations in place by the GC. Use of PPE is usually required on job sites. The employee can typically spend at least 50% of their time on their feet and be required to mobile around the construction site. The individual is regularly required to use keyboards, test equipment and controls required for SI installation projects. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.

Travel:

Occasional travel by car and occasional airplane trips are required. Employee must possess a valid driver's license in their state of residence. Employee will be required to use their own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage at the current corporate rate.

What You'll Bring:

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates degree required and/or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, BIM and MS Office 365
• Certifications or training with Milestone and Lenel preferred
• Certifications or training with in Genetec, Avigilon and S2 preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Other relevant certifications may be required or preferred based on the technology focus of the position.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in technical systems designing
• Ability to get a government issued Top Secret Clearance (US-based only)
• A clear understanding of project phases Program, Conceptualization, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Construction and Commissioning.
• A thorough, demonstrable understanding of the construction process, installation and integration as well as architectural and construction drawings and specifications.
  
  

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Detailed oriented, independent, self-starter
• Exceptional time management skills with a track record for meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex issues and communicate concise succinct messages
• High level of problem solving and technical troubleshooting skills