What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Systems Design Engineer position at Salas O'Brien?
Security Systems Design Engineer
At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.
Job Summary: The Security Systems Design Engineer is a key member of the technical team, responsible for designing and delivering integrated access control, video surveillance, and visitor management solutions for commercial and data center environments.
This role serves as both a technical expert and project contributor, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with client needs.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving abilities, experience in system design using CAD/Revit, and a proven ability to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams. This individual also plays a client-facing role, supporting relationship management and contributing to business development efforts, while staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Responsibilities:
- Design and engineer access control, video surveillance, and visitor management systems for commercial and data center projects
- Develop system layouts, schematics, and documentation using CAD and/or Revit
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to deliver high-quality security solutions
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various regions
- Serve as a client-facing representative, building trust and long-term relationships
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for repeat and expanded work
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
Qualifications and Experience:
- 5–10 years of experience in security engineering, specifically in access control and surveillance systems
- Experience supporting corporate fit-outs and/or data center projects
- Strong knowledge of multiple hardware and software platforms (access control, CCTV, visitor management systems)
- Proficiency in CAD and/or Revit preferred
- Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
Location: New Jersey or New York
Travel: Some travel to US sites.
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $130,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.
Salary : $105,000 - $130,000