Sales/Design Engineer - Access Control/CCTV

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Sec-Tron - Springdale, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Springdale, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Sales/Design Engineer at Sec-Tron, Inc. is responsible for providing technical and engineering support for integrated security solutions, including access control and CCTV systems. This role involves preparing engineered solutions, managing the estimation process, and collaborating with sales and technical teams to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of timely and accurate engineered solutions for integrated security solutions including access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance.
• Generation of technical Scopes of Work (SOW) and detailed design narratives for engineered solutions and associated cost estimates up to and over $250k.
• Manage engineering and estimation process interfacing with sales, marketing, management, vendor, and customer teams.
• Responsible for engineering and associated cost estimates for mid-level, large, and complex integrated security projects.
• Analyze blueprints, construction drawings, and technical/functional design specifications to prepare compliant engineered solutions and cost estimates.
• Perform needs analysis meetings and job site walks with customers and the sales team.
• Research emerging technologies in the physical security market and train sales staff on new offerings/solutions.
• Develop engineered solutions that map customer business requirements to security technology solutions.
• Act as a technical advisor and product advocate during the sales/engineering process.
• Interface with product and distribution partners to obtain systems, device, and equipment pricing during the engineering process.
• Support the team by participating in technical discussions and meetings with customers and product partners.
• Support the sales team in activities and technical presentations in front of prospects and customers.
• Maintain quality assurance by following organization standards.
• Organize solution reviews and internal technical meetings.
• Daily verbal and written communication with the team.
• Other relative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education/experience preferred but not required.
• Current and valid US driver's license.
• At least 3+ years in a pre-sales support/estimating position with access control and CCTV/IP video surveillance, or hands-on physical security industry experience.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice-to-haves

• Some CAD/Blue Beam equivalent and/or Visio experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of server, storage, and networking architectures.
• Industry certifications.
• The ability to work in a dynamic team environment with an expanding customer base.
• Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage deadlines and have excellent follow-up skills to drive tasks to completion.
• Must be professional and polished in appearance and comfortable speaking to small groups of managers and technical and/or facility personnel.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities