Field Engineer
Job Title: Field Engineer
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
The Systems Design Engineer duties and responsibilities include the following:
- Plan, analyze, design, implement, test, and troubleshoot systems.
- Provide systems engineering support, technical expertise and support direct interaction with customers.
- Conduct site surveys of customer sites and plan and design system implementation.
- Monitor the development and deployment of national systems and provide installation support.
- Assess current systems designs and make recommendations to improve performance.
- Maintain a broad knowledge of state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or relevant systems.
- Recommend solutions to installation and customer delivery problems.
- Additional duties include communicating project status, deliverables, priorities, and contingencies.
- The engineer may lead working groups and must be able to perform independently and within groups.
- Researches, develops, designs, and tests security components, equipment, and systems.
- Coordinates and conducts site surveys and technical implementation of systems with the company and customer contacts.
- Produce cost models, bills of materials, and field documentation as required.
- Direct activities concerned with layout and design of electrical circuitry, surveillance systems, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems for internal and external use to ensure conformance with Statements of work, proposals, codes and safety regulations.
- Participates in Bid and Proposal system design, technical writing, and other assigned efforts.
- Participates in the development of installation and system standards as well as quality assurance and control of existing codes and developed standards.
- Directs modification of equipment to ensure operational performance meets specified standards and ensure technical superiority.
- Inspects, and directs testing and evaluation of security products related to contract and business requirements.
- Read, interpret, and create detailed schematics, wire diagrams and site plans.
- May direct and coordinate installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
- Interacts with vendors for research and development efforts and installation support.
- Responsible for assigned personnel.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Experience
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience. High School diploma, or equivalent, required.
- 5 or more years of broad technical experience with at least 1 year experience in System Design.
- Additional Technology Systems/Components Certifications desired.
- Advanced Network Infrastructure and Configuration knowledge desired.
- Visio, AutoCAD, Technical Writing, and Site Design strongly desired.
- Familiarity with various test instruments, Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, OTDR, etc.
- Field Installation Experience desired.
- Supervisory Experience preferred.
- At least a DOD Secret clearance preferred.
Abilities
- Must be able to travel for site surveys and installation support (up to 60%)
- Must be able to use Microsoft Office and Windows Platform.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact at all levels of the organization and with customers.
- Must have good communication skills utilizing both verbal and written communication to convey complex technical solutions in an easy to understand and actionable manner.
- Strong detail-oriented skills; able to multi-task and change priorities quickly.
- A self-starter who is able to work well without direct supervision.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain related security clearances.
- Must be able to participate in system installation activities.
- Able to secure a valid passport.
- Ability to work designated schedule, as well as maintain attendance and punctuality.
- Able to work at moderately high heights, up to 40 feet above the ground using bucket trucks, scissor lifts, and ladders.
- Able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
- Able to work in outdoor environment exposed to varying high or low temperatures.
- Must have sufficient physical agility to walk, climb, stand, crawl, and stretch.
- Must be able to perform work utilizing small hand tools and power tools as required.
- Able to sit at computer for 6-8 hours a day.
- Able to manipulate small objects.
- Able to grip without shaking.
- Able to use computer, keyboard, mouse, and printers.
