Principal Design Specialist

United Global Technologies

Principal Design Specialist

Aiken, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Provide design specialist staff augmentation support to SRNS. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis, walkdowns, design development and generation of design output documents for the following types of systems/facilities:

    intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, fiber optic cable, force protection, perimeter security, alarm monitoring, control stations, and entry control facilities.

    Candidate must demonstrate 14 years of recent safeguards and security design experience with an emphasis in physical security design. Experience shall include knowledge of the technical, physical, and operational aspects of standard physical security system components such as sensors, door hardware, cameras, infrared detectors, access control card readers, network switches, fiber optic routers, etc.

    Previous SRS Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.

    Previous experience with the DOE Electronic Safeguards and Security System (E3S) and Argus is preferred.

    Proficiency in using MicroStation 2D Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software is preferred.

    Develop designs for complex systems. Prepare technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications.

    Development of complex designs using creative and innovative approaches. Apply technical experience in field of specialization to resolve complex problems. Provide leadership in the development of construction installation specifications, procurement specifications, and associated bid analysis. Incorporate advanced technical practices and creative solutions in resolving field problems and nonconformance reports. Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems. Provide lead role over design team members for very complex tasks.

    Education: An Associate’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 12 - 14 years work experience OR 14 - 18 years of practical work experience.

    Experience/Skills: Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications. Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner. Updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.