About the Role
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer III to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY. This role involves supporting the planning, design, and implementation of physical security for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary MEP teams to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems, engineering documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction packages
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, technology, and project management professionals to deliver integrated building solutions
- Support project execution by monitoring progress, identifying risks, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful project outcomes
- Develop practical, code-compliant, and client-focused designs that balance performance, maintainability, budget, and schedule requirements
- Conduct technical reviews, provide quality assurance oversight, and mentor junior engineering staff
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or other related industry certifications preferred
- Demonstrated experience designing low-voltage, communications, technology, security, controls, or electronic building systems
- Proficiency with engineering design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with three or more of the following system types: access control, video surveillance, communications networks, telecommunications, structured cabling, life safety technologies, PLC-based systems, intercoms, public address systems, or other electronic infrastructure
- Understanding of industry standards, quality management practices, applicable codes, and engineering principles
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and project teams
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Skills
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
- access control
- video surveillance
- communications networks
- telecommunications
- structured cabling
- life safety technologies
- PLC-based systems
- intercoms
- public address systems
- electronic infrastructure
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $120,000 - $140,000
About the Company
- CHA Consulting, Inc. is committed to creating solutions, helping people, and improving our world. We foster excellence in our diverse and talented teams, always searching for better ways to achieve extraordinary results. Our values reflect an inclusive and forward-thinking culture.
Equal Opportunity
- We celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. We invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
