Security Systems Engineer
ATS Companies Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Construction · 201-500 employees
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About the role
Design and develop access control systems for new and existing facilities while coordinating with contractors and IT teams. Manage project documentation, including drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical submittals to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires experience in designing low voltage access control systems and conducting site surveys to evaluate infrastructure. Must be proficient in selecting hardware components and coordinating system integrations with various building security technologies.
Full description
Low Voltage Access Control Engineer — Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and develop access control systems for new construction, renovations, and upgrades to existing facilities.
- Review project drawings, specifications, door schedules, and customer requirements to establish system scope and equipment needs.
- Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing infrastructure, verify field conditions, and identify installation requirements.
- Select and specify controllers, interface boards, card readers, credentials, locking hardware, power supplies, batteries, and related components.
- Prepare and maintain system drawings, wiring diagrams, controller layouts, cable schedules, equipment lists, and technical submittals.
- Coordinate access control requirements with customers, general contractors, electricians, IT teams, door hardware vendors, and fire alarm contractors.
- Confirm system designs and installation requirements meet applicable codes, project specifications, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Coordinate network connectivity, server requirements, software licensing, and system security settings with customer IT personnel.
- Support integrations with video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, and other building systems as required.
- Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and field changes; communicate their impact on materials, labor, cost, and scheduling.
- Support estimating and project management with equipment selections, material quantities, labor requirements, and technical reviews.
- Maintain accurate programming records, configuration backups, as-built drawings, test reports, and project closeout documentation.
