Design Engineer 3 – Design Engineering

Diversified

Senior Design Engineer managing commercial design projects in Electronic Security Systems. Collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Engineering and System Integration within the Electronic Security Systems domain, with a strong focus on managing complex projects, developing detailed designs, and ensuring quality documentation. Proven ability to lead teams, engage stakeholders, and drive process improvements for operational efficiency.

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Project EngineeringSystem IntegrationAccess Control SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsIntrusion Detection Systems

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Hard Skills

AutoCADRevitBill of Materials (BOM) DevelopmentTechnical Project ManagementProcess Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical MindsetCoaching and MentoringOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associates Degree or Equivalent Experience

Industry Keywords

Electronic Security SystemsField-to-Office Feedback LoopsVendor Relationship ManagementQuality Control (QC)Project Lifecycles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contributor for complex engagements and works directly with clients and the Design Engineering team to develop specifications, designs, budgets, timelines and manage expectations.
Conceptualize system designs and determine system requirements.
Strong Project Engineering (technical project management skills) background and the ability to manage various projects in multi-region.
Support and Lead projects in drafting/modeling of the security floor layouts for access control, video, intrusion, vehicle gate systems, system wiring diagrams, schematics, and back board layouts.
Develop the Bill of Materials (BOM) and support documentation for customer RFPs.
Develop detailed 30%, 60%, 90%, 100% IFC, and/or Shop Drawings via AutoCAD and Revit.
Research, identify, and recommend technology options for clients.
Perform QC by reviewing drawings and evaluating the need for design changes; make appropriate recommendations.
Ensure that production of drawings meet scope, schedule, and quality requirements.
DE may have client interaction and contribute to the P and L performance.
Strong understanding of Internal and External project lifecycles.
Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications and seminars.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience leading engineering efforts within ESS domains such as access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
Strong understanding of system integration, project engineering processes, and field-to-office feedback loops.
Skilled in process improvement methodologies, technical governance, and cross-functional coordination.
Effective communicator with the ability to engage internal teams, vendors, and executive stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with ability to interpret performance data, identify trends, and drive strategic improvements.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and lead engineering teams in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Experience managing vendor relationships and coordinating enterprise-level technology training.
Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on operational efficiency and documentation quality.
Associates Degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Provides guidance and mentorship to Design Engineers and Associate Design Engineers.
Maintains expertise in the industry through ongoing review of trade publications, participation in industry trade shows, seminars, trainings and educational forums.