Project Engineer at Kastle Systems in Falls Church, Virginia

Job Description:

Kastle Systems


Project Engineer

US-VA-Falls Church

Job ID: 2025-4222
Category: Project Management
Kastle - Falls Church

Overview

 

Join the leader in providing smarter solutions for a safer world.

 

Kastle is the nation’s leading provider of Managed Security Services. Our customers depend on us every day and include the who’s who of commercial real estate, distinguished global retail brands, leading commercial enterprises and critical government facilities. We are committed to providing a ‘Wow’ customer experience and we continually invest in the next big ideas to shape and transform our industry. We are proud to say that our people are the industry’s best and we work hard to create a culture that provides a compelling career for talented individuals

 

Project Engineer at Kastle Systems designs, quotes, and supports the Project Management and Installation teams for electronic security system infrastructure that keeps Kastle System’s clients safe. This role works with the Project Management and Installation teams.

 

The Project Engineer provides technical and design support for project installations and works closely with Project Management and Installation teams to ensure design security solutions, including Access Control, Video Surveillance, and Visitor Management. Additional responsibilities include reviewing Project pricing and bill of materials are correct to meet the system scope and sequence of operations.

Responsibilities

• Supports new Commercial and Multi Family installation projects by conducting site assessments, provide technical support to technicians, contractors and Project Manager to ensure installations are completed to Kastle System standards.
• Interfaces with Kastle Project team members, General Contractors, Subcontractors and clients
• Security product, equipment and services expert
• Compile and present reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, compliance with design specifications and safety standards
• Prepare change order cost proposal documents, submittal documents, as-built packages and presentations
• Compile and present reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
• Works cross-functionally with internal teams including EPL, Purchasing, Operations, and Client Services to ensure the clients expectations are met
• Uses hands-on field experience to ensure that the systems designed, can be effectively installed, and maintained
• Monitor project progress, compliance with design specifications and safety standards
• Direct engineering activities, assign tasks and provide training and support
• Create project schedules and adjust as needed to meet project deadlines
• Maintain detailed documentation of all site engineering activities
• Collaborate with management to align activities with desired business outcomes
• Works under the direction of the Vice President of Program Management Mid-Atlantic region
• Inspect facilities and analyze operational data
• Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Compile estimates for technical and material requirements for project development
• Determine and present estimates of operational costs
• Evaluate operations and processes
• Suggest process and technical design changes to improve performance and efficiency
• Implement improvements to designs and processes
• Test material and structural integrity
• Research the environmental impact of projects
• Incorporate eco-friendly and sustainable features into design plans
• Create graphical representations of proposed solutions
• Prepare proposal documents and presentations
• Compile and present reports explaining project details to non-technical stakeholders
• Monitor project progress, compliance with design specifications and safety standards
• Direct engineering activities, assign tasks and provide training and support
• Create work schedules and adjust as needed to meet project deadlines
• Maintain detailed documentation of all site engineering activities
• Collaborate with management to align activities with desired business outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering, construction, building, or related field is preferred
• 3+ years of security systems experience in areas of physical security system administration, installation/service, design, vendor management, or security project management
• Experience in design of access control, video/CCTV, and front office visitor management systems
• Proficient in ACAD, Bluebeam, REVU computer aided engineering software
• Project Management experience specific to the security or electrical industry
• Skills and experience with installing, managing, programming, and troubleshooting: web-based access control systems, video management systems, IP cameras, NVRs, visitor management systems, and physical security system components (i.e. electric locks, badge readers, intrusion sensors, etc.)
• Experience reading and responding to Security Scope Specifications, construction drawings, door hardware and submittal packages.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$90,000.00

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