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The Solution Engineer creates all post-sale security systems design, engineering, value engineering, and documentation. The position is part of the Solutions Engineering department, which is responsible for translating, expanding, finalizing, and documenting pre-sales proposals and technical designs produced by Sales and Solutions Architecture in pre-sale systems architecting and quoting. This position works closely with Sales, Solutions Architecture, Operations, and external customers as required. The primary work products for the Solution Engineer are security system and construction technical drawings, including custom installation drawings and instructions, network design diagrams, riser diagrams, typical installation diagrams, point-to-point system schedules, door hardware schedules, document redlining, functional narratives describing systems operations, and as-built documentation.
Creates and updates performance-based and product-based specifications
Creates and updates pre-fabrication submittal packages as specified by architects and engineers for their approval prior to installation
Develops and maintains as-built record documentation over the life cycle of various projects and follow-on MAC work
Utilizes and contributes to a comprehensive library of standard post-sale engineering documents, templates, and standards, as well as project-specific and customer-specific submittals
Ensures effective value engineering by assuring technical compliance while at the same time reducing Allied Universal Technology Services costs whenever possible
Reviews AUTS proposals both pre-sale and post-sale to scrutinize selected products for applicability and specification compliance
Collaborates with AUTS’s product suppliers to ensure the desired functionality of selected products.
Consistently applies AUTS’s standards for installation
Contributes to AUTS internal guidelines for Solutions Engineering engagement and post-sale systems engineering
Requirements:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in electronic security systems design / engineering
In-depth knowledge of security system design best practices and product applicability, including products like: Video surveillance and related technologies (Analog, IP, Codecs, VMS)
Access control and related technologies (card access, biometrics, PIV, FIPS-201, HSPD-12, various processor panels, electric locking hardware, etc.)
Physical intrusion detection (Bosch, DMP, etc.)
Software House, Lenel, Amag, Brivo, Genetec, and Avigilon systems architectures
Computer software skills to include: AutoCAD and associated rendering applications, MS Office, Acrobat Writer, and Visio
Ability to read and understand complex architectural and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of AC and DC circuitry, voltage drop calculations, and wire sizing
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams of technical designers and engineers
Ability to simultaneously work on multiple large, complex projects
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical decision-making capabilities
Self-motivated with the ability to influence others
Nice to have:
Manufacture certifications
PMP/PSP certifications
A bachelor's or associate's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent is considered a plus
Ability to plan, size, and design enterprise-class IT network and storage solutions, including products like: Virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and View
Data-center networking technologies such as Cisco Nexus
Storage Area Network technologies such as NetApp or EMC
Load balancing / firewalling technologies such as Cisco ACE or Cisco ASA
Data-center protocols such as Fibre Channel, NFS, IP, iSCSI, DCE