Traveling Security Field Engineer – Electronic, Integrated Security

JCI

Traveling Security Systems Engineer overseeing Electronic Security projects for federal government sites. Remote work with extensive travel up to 75% for on-site project leadership.

Posted 6/14/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an on-site project leader to plan, execute, and complete Electronic Security projects with assigned customers in a safe and cost effective manner.
Performs or delegates tasks as required to execute and fully complete assigned projects including: system programming, integration, installation coordination, system and network commissioning and project closeout
Develops project plans and coordinates the required resources to ensure timely and cost effective installation and completion of assigned projects.
Provides work direction to subcontractors, electrical installers, technicians, designers, and administration as necessary
Completes typical installation of hardware design and software programming using established standards as required.
Validates complete system functionality and resolves issues with subcontractors and others to ensure proper operation.
Provides accurate project as-built and commissioning documentation
Provides coaching, mentoring and technical assistance to Security Technicians, Electrical Installers, System Designers, Subcontractors, and other less experienced team members.
Ensures work performed is in compliance with state, local and Federal legal requirements, and ensures Johnson Controls staff and subcontractors adhere to all safety standards.
Assists with the selection, ordering, budget and delivery schedule of materials to be procured for the projects assigned via our web-based tool process
Effectively communicates the status of projects to management as required and assists with monthly forecasts of revenue, costs, and gross margin.
Performs site-specific training for owner/operator on the total system in full or with assistance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of field experience in the commercial or industrial Electronic Security industry.
Technical, hands-on experience with systems design, commissioning and/or programming of Electronic Security Systems.
The ability to communicate technical material to a nontechnical audience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and general windows environment
The ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for benefits on first day of employment
3 weeks of paid vacation
5 sick days
3 floating holidays
10 standard holidays per calendar year (6.5 weeks in total)
All travel related expenses are paid for by the company

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Hard Skills & Tools

system programmingintegrationinstallation coordinationsystem commissioningnetwork commissioningproject managementhardware designsoftware programmingtechnical trainingbudget management

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcoachingmentoringproblem-solvingteam directionresource coordinationtechnical assistancestatus reportingtraining

Certifications

government security clearance