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Full-time
Posted 16d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Design Engineer is responsible for creating technical proposals, labor estimates, and detailed system designs for integrated security solutions. They provide engineering support to construction forces and collaborate with project managers from conception through completion.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 2 years of experience in estimation and design within the physical security industry. Proficiency with security systems like Lenel, Milestone, and Bosch, as well as familiarity with ICD705 and UL2050 standards, is strongly desired.
Full job description
At CRI, we are more than a workplace — we are a mission-driven, forward-thinking team shaping the future of secure and efficient operations across government and commercial sectors. As a minority-owned and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) with over 30 years of experience, we specialize in delivering enterprise management systems, integrated physical and cybersecurity solutions and cutting-edge IT services, that elevate performance and ensure compliance. We thrive on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering exciting opportunities to develop and deploy transformative technologies that support national and global organizations.
Design Engineer
CRI is looking to hire a Design Engineer in the Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland area to assist with System Design, Request for Proposal Response, High Level System Experience and Programming of Access Control, Video Management, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom Systems. We are seeking a self-starting, technical and creative individual with experience in complex security systems.
Positions Qualifications:
Experience within the Physical Security industry.
2 years of experience in estimation and design.
Experience with interpreting Request for Proposals, Statements of Works and blueprint drawing packages to develop Integrated Security System design, Bill of Materials (BOM) and Technical Proposals.
Experience developing PACS, VMS and IDS solutions for customers that have unique policies or procedures requirements is strongly desired.
Experience with security systems such as Lenel, RS2, Hanwha Waves VMS, Milestone, Bosch, DMP and Aiphone is strongly desired.
Experience supporting technicians with system programming, system startup, and servicing of a variety of security systems is strongly desired.
Familiar with and able to interpret and apply national consensus codes and standards, such as ICD705, UL2050, and various other ISA and IEEE standards.
Strong computer skills and experience with the MS Office suite.
Strong oral and writing skills.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Create proposals, including technical writeup, labor estimates, and pricing.
Familiar with bid creation and submittal processes.
Planning and design details including engineering concepts, distribution plans, riser diagrams, detail drawings, schedules, specifications, design analysis, etc.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Assist Project managers with scope development, design and contract performance, documents, procedures, and controls for assigned projects.
Provide engineering support to construction forces.
Participate in technical discussions and meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide support for project managers from conception through completion (both large and small) following company objectives and contract requirements.
Attend assigned organizational and customer meetings.
Multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
Occasional on-site project observations and reviews; duties needed to fulfill contractual obligations for construction phase services.
ENTERPRISE SECURITY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Industry
Business Consulting and Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1994
Headquarters
McLean, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
1,736
Communications Resource, Inc. (CRI) is a minority and Woman-Owned Small Business with over 30 years of focused security performance supporting over 40 government and commercial clients. CRI is one of the nation’s preeminent security firms, delivering integrated security, management solutions, and information technology for both stand-alone and enterprise-level environments. We create innovative products for the global market by pushing the boundaries of technology.
CRI is ISO 9001:2015 certified, demonstrating our commitment to a rigorous, repeatable quality management system that ensures consistent service delivery, continuous improvement, and measurable value for our clients. This certification reinforces our ability to manage risk, meet customer and regulatory requirements, and deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.
CRI offers quick WOSB and/or small business sole-source procurement and several government-wide contract vehicles that provide easy access to our services and products, including: GSA MAS (47QSMS25D00C8), GSA OASIS+ WOSB (47QRCA24DW303), and GSA OASIS+ SB (47QRCA25DSE41).
INTEGRATED SECURITY: Our in-house security experts provide design, installation, maintenance, and sustainment of enterprise Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), Video Management Systems (VMS), and fully integrated security solutions.
MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS: CRI supports customers in leading, developing, implementing, and managing strategies, policies, procedures, standards, guidance, and governance frameworks across their organizations.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: CRI delivers IT solutions tailored to client-specific needs, following a full system life-cycle development process that integrates a risk management–based approach to cybersecurity.
CRI’s success is driven by our dedicated and talented employees. We are always seeking innovative and ambitious people to join #teamCRI. Interested in discovering the benefits that CRI offers? Send your resume to [email protected].
Offices: 8280 Greensboro Drive, Suite 500, McLean, Virginia 22102, US
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