What are the responsibilities and job description for the Security Sales Engineer position at Topa Group, Inc.?
Job Title: Security Designer / Estimator
Company: Topa Group, Inc. (Partnering with a Leading Security Integrator)
Location: Orange County, CA
Overview
Topa Group, Inc. is partnering with a reputable Security Integrator to add a Security Designer/Estimator to their growing team. This role plays a key part in supporting the sales and operations process by developing accurate system designs, proposals, and documentation for electronic security projects including CCTV, access control, and intrusion systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Sales on bid requirements and design-build proposals.
- Review and scrub bid packages for accuracy, ensuring consistency between drawings, scope of work, and consultant documentation.
- Prepare and submit RFIs (Requests for Information) when necessary.
- Build Bills of Material (BOMs) using proposal software such as WeSuite.
- Review RCPs, floor plans, and related documentation to assess technical and labor requirements.
- Translate customer requirements into effective design-build system solutions.
- Assist Sales with developing Scope of Work documents and proposal deliverables.
- Identify and communicate technical or logistical challenges for upcoming projects.
- Obtain and review electronic plans from engineers, architects, or owners.
- Create engineered drawings (AutoCAD or similar), record drawings, and O&M manuals as required by project specifications.
- Participate in internal design review meetings with Project Managers.
- Support project turnover meetings between sales and project teams, providing all relevant documentation and programming graphics.
- Generate complete BOMs for procurement and coordinate material purchasing needs.
Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in electronic security design or estimating preferred.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and proposal software (e.g., WeSuite).
- Strong understanding of electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life
- PTO, 401K