Security Systems Design Engineer

Security Systems Design Engineer At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way. Salas O'Brien is looking for a Security Systems Design Engineer, with a focus on developing system layouts using CAD/Revit and an ability to manage multiple projects.

Job Summary: The Security Systems Design Engineer is a key member of the technical team, responsible for designing and delivering integrated access control, video surveillance, and visitor management solutions for commercial and data center environments. This position is hybrid in our New Jersey, New York or Philadelphia offices for candidates who are local, remote for other candidates.   This role serves as both a technical expert and project contributor, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with client needs.

T he ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong problem-solving abilities, experience in system design using CAD/Revit, and a proven ability to collaborate with clients, vendors, and internal teams. This individual also plays a client-facing role, supporting relationship management and contributing to business development efforts, while staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities: Design and engineer access control, video surveillance, and visitor management systems for commercial and data center projects Develop system layouts, schematics, and documentation using CAD and/or Revit Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and vendors to deliver high-quality security solutions Manage multiple projects simultaneously across various regions Serve as a client-facing representative, building trust and long-term relationships Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities for repeat and expanded work Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends   Qualifications and Experience: 5–10 years of experience in security engineering, specifically in access control and surveillance systems Experience supporting corporate fit-outs and/or data center projects Strong knowledge of multiple hardware and software platforms (access control, CCTV, visitor management systems) Proficiency in CAD and/or Revit preferred Excellent communication and client relationship management skills Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment This position is hybrid in our New Jersey, New York or Philadelphia offices for candidates who are local, remote for other candidates.     Location : New Jersey or New York   (HYBRID)     Or REMOTE  Travel : Some travel to US sites.

Compensation & Benefits: The expected base salary range for this role is $105,000 - $130,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off and company holidays Wellness programs and employee assistance resources Professional development support For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

  About Us: Founded in 1975, Salas O’Br