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About the Role

As an Applications Engineer, you will formulate engineered estimates and budgets for new and existing clients, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret blueprints, specifications, and scope documents for fire and security system projects.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment for alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other low-voltage installations.
• Conduct take-offs and identify potential value-engineering alternatives.
• Collaborate with vendors and subcontractors to source competitive pricing.
• Develop bid proposals, ensuring all required documentation is submitted on time.
• Partner with sales and project management teams to ensure seamless project handoffs.
• Maintain an up-to-date pricing database.
• Keep current with changes in industry codes, technology advancements, and competitive practices.
• Product selection and application to ensure the right product is used in the right application.
• Estimate installation costs in conjunction with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, Internal Labor and External Labor.
• Review of Field Site Survey documents and drawings.
• Support the RFI, RFP, RFQ and RFM&S process as needed.
• Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, CCTV, intercom, PSIM, PLC and structured cabling systems.
• Review architectural, electrical, telecommunication, security engineering floor plans, riser drawings, device schedules, detail drawings, interconnect and closet layout drawings.
• Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions, sketches and Scope of work.
• Work with project managers and design engineers for creating change orders on existing and ongoing projects.
• Manage assigned projects and maintain deadlines for each project.
• Build and maintain a good relationship with coworkers, suppliers and manufacturers.
• Create a detailed list of clarifications, exclusions & compliance on a per project basis.
• Research product information utilizing the internet.
• Navigate high value job environment for time lines, and compliance requirements.
• Firm grasp of the competitive environment and strategic plays by competitors.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience estimating in the fire alarm and/or security/low voltage field.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings and scope documentation.
• Experience working with major manufacturers (e.g., Silent Knight, Firelite, Bosch, Hanwha, Avigilon, Axis, Genetec, Lenel, and others).
• High level of organization and accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of construction schedules, project meetings and how they pertain and impact the project.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction industry conventions.
• Good understanding of workload and the requirements to maintain commitments.
• Excellent command and knowledge of building code requirements.

Skills

• MS Office
• Acrobat
• Visio
• DWG Writer
• Big Machines
• SalesForce

Location

• Nationwide

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 5 years

Education Level

• BA Business/ BS Engineering/MS Engineering or applicable amount of experience

Benefits

• Opportunity for annual merit pay increases
• Paid company training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with 60% Match up to 6% of salary
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Educational Assistance
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Wide variety of employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more!

About the Company

• Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that protect, connect and optimize businesses of all types and sizes.
• More than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries are focused daily on our purpose to help make your world a safer place and our commitment to deliver an unparalleled client experience.
• With clients at the heart of all we do, our people, knowledge and technology power our connected ecosystem of health, safety and security solutions and services.
• Our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness are proudly demonstrated daily by our employees to our customers and the communities we service.

Equal Opportunity

• We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.