Security Systems Engineer

About Cache Valley Electric:

Founded in 1915, Cache Valley Electric (CVE) is one of the nation's leading electrical contractors and the largest electrical contractor headquartered in Utah. As a family-owned company with more than 100 years of experience, CVE delivers electrical construction, technology integration, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the United States. The company is known for its commitment to safety, quality, innovation, and building long-term relationships with both customers and employees.

Sales engineers sell complex physical security and technological products or services to businesses. They must have extensive knowledge of the products’ parts and functions and must understand the scientific processes that make these products work.

Duties

Sales engineer/Technical Advisor:

Prepare and deliver technical presentations explaining products or services to customers and prospective customers
Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements
Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
Plan and modify products to meet customer needs
Help clients solve problems with installed equipment
Recommend improved materials or machinery to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or increase production
Help in researching and developing new products

Sales engineers specialize in technologically and scientifically advanced products. They use their technical skills to explain the benefits of their products or services to potential customers and to show how their products or services are better than their competitors' products. Some sales engineers work for the companies that design and build technical products. Others work for independent sales firms.

Many of the duties of sales engineers are similar to those of other salespersons. They must interest the client in buying their products or services, negotiate a price, and complete the sale. To do this, sales engineers give technical presentations during which they explain the technical aspects of the product and how it will solve a specific customer problem.

Some sales engineers, however, team with salespersons who concentrate on marketing and selling the product, which lets the sales engineer concentrate on the technical aspects of the job. By working as part of a sales team, each member is able to focus on his or her strengths and expertise. For more information on other sales occupations, see the profile on wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives.

In addition to giving technical presentations, sales engineers are increasingly doing other tasks related to sales, such as market research. They also may ask for technical requirements from customers.

System Engineer design and engineer complex physical security and technological products or services to businesses. Must have extensive knowledge of the products’ parts and functions and must understand the specific processes that make these products work.

Duties

System Engineer:

Prepare and deliver technical proposals explaining products or services to customers and prospective customers
Prepare and deliver technical and functional documents explaining products or services that can be easily interrupted by installation team and customers(diagrams & as-builds)
Confer with customers and engineers to assess equipment needs and to determine system requirements
Coordinate with operations team to verify correct installation per design requirements.
Secure and renew orders and arrange delivery
Plan and modify products to meet customer needs
Help clients solve problems with installed equipment
Recommend improved products or technology to customers, showing how changes will lower costs or increase functionality
Help in researching and developing new products

System engineer specialize in technologically and scientifically advanced products. Use technical skills to explain the benefits of their products or services to potential customers and to show how their products or services are better than their competitors' products. System engineers design and build technical projects.

System engineers, teams with Account/Project Managers who concentrate on installing the product, which lets the System engineer concentrate on the technical aspects of the job. By working as part of a team, each member is able to focus on his or her strengths and expertise.

In addition to giving technical presentations, system engineer will perform other tasks related to sales and RFP Reponses.

Qualifications & Requirements

3+ years of experience in physical security systems engineering, systems integration, security technology, or a related technical field.
Strong working knowledge of access control, video surveillance (CCTV/VMS), intrusion detection, intercom, and other integrated security systems.
Experience designing and engineering physical security systems for commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or large-scale facilities.
Ability to develop system designs, equipment layouts, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, device schedules, technical submittals, and as-built documentation.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documentation.
Experience selecting security hardware and technology based on customer requirements, system compatibility, functionality, and project specifications.
Understanding of low-voltage infrastructure, structured cabling, networking fundamentals, IP-based devices, and system integration.
Experience supporting RFP/RFQ responses, technical proposals, system scopes, and project estimates.
Ability

What We Offer

Competitive compensation
Industry-leading, low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits designed to provide exceptional value for employees and their families
Discretionary Yearly bonus
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Up to 15% yearly profit sharing
Paid time off and company holidays
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Cache Valley Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.

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