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Elite Contracting Group Design Engineer in Petersburg, Virginia
Elite Contracting Group is seeking a Design Engineer to join our Central Region Office in Petersburg, Virginia. Elite Contracting Group is one of Virginia's fastest-growing full-service security and resiliency solution integration companies.
Benefits and Perks
Elite employees receive above-average pay and access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Employees also receive an enhanced per diem for all overnight travel. At Elite, we pride ourselves in recognizing each employee is a vital asset to our ability to provide exceptional service to our clients. In our 25-plus years, we have never laid-off employees.
Responsibilities:
Prepare timely and accurate engineered solutions for a variety of integrated security systems: access control, CCTV/IP video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity management, electronic locking hardware, and associated infrastructure
Produce comprehensive system design and documentation (bill of materials, scope of work, budgets/estimation, etc.) that meets projected margins
Perform site surveys as necessary to create accurate proposals
Develop pre-sale design, drawings and documentation
Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings
Communicate daily (verbally and in writing with the operations team and management)
Assist in development of transfer packets/ handoff content to operations team for successful implementation
Qualifications:
Technical or bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
3-5 years of experience in the security field preferred – either in pre-sales support, estimating or hands-on security system installation
Some CAD and/or Visio experience
Knowledge of installation of products such as access control, cameras, cabling infrastructure, AV/ Network racks, wall plates and interfaces
Basic understanding of server, storage and networking architectures
Ability to read construction documents to inform security design decisions related to building construction and infrastructure.
Ability to work directly with others or as a group in a team atmosphere.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
The ability to be organized and effective in a fast-paced environment.
Strong computer skills.
Detail-oriented and proven ability to follow tasks through to completion.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to stand, walk, and bend
Must be able to see color to discern plans
Additional Requirements:
Must be able to work Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:00PM; additional work may be required
Must possess and maintain a satisfactory background record
Must be willing to travel during the week up to 25% of the time
Elite Contracting Group ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.
Elite Contracting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace by both policy and practice. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition. Elite Contracting Group’s employment and personnel practices conform to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination. While the Company is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.
*Elite Contracting Group does not offer relocation on any of our positions
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