Physical Security Design and Estimator
MT Laurel, NJ
Wachter Technology Solutions – Physical Security /
Permanent hire /
Remote
Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!
Wachter is accepting applications for Physical Design and Estimator in Mount Laurel, NJ. The ideal candidate is responsible for pre-sales support, system design, drafting a bill of materials, requesting distributor quotes, organizing pricing of equipment, and applying standard labor components to bids which shall include the following disciplines: Physical Security (IP Video Surveillance, Access Control) and Network Engineering a plus (switch/route wireless).
We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates, who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees.
Benefits Package: Company Paid!
- Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
- Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Teladoc & TriaHealth
- Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings.
Requirements:
- High School diploma is required.
- Vendor-specific certifications from manufacturers such as Milestone Systems, S2, Axis Cameras, and/or Lenel are required (E.G.: MCIT, Axis Certified, (CCNA and CCNP a plus).
- A 2 or 4 year college degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, or MIS is a plus.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience is required.
- Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals.
- Ability to effectively present technical information to prospects and existing customers, peer employees, and managers.
- Experience in technical and Proposal writing is a plus with an understanding of professional client-facing documents.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Strong knowledge of voltage limitations and lock types.
- Good understanding of Video surveillance (pixels per foot) and how to calculate retention time.
- Understand POE requirements for standards 802.3af, 802.3at, and 802.3bt in relation to video surveillance cameras and access control equipment (calculation of POE budgets).
- Able to determine if additional information is needed to develop a solution that meets the customer's requirements.
- Ability to understand voltage requirements, relay connections, and door locking hardware electrical operation a plus.
- Ability to understand an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address information.
- Knowledge of components within networking (data switch, router, and firewall).
- Ability to understand network security components and architecture is a plus.
- Knowledge of wireless communications (802.11G,N,AC) is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Systems Engineering and Sales Depts. to develop technical Solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Assist with pre-sales opportunities by working with sales engineers to draft proposals.
- Maintain current knowledge of the equipment and technologies he/she supports by attending training provided by the manufacturer
- The ability to read and understand RFPs, technical drawings and technical requirements for IT focused projects.
- A good methodical approach to tasks, ability and interests to learn new technologies.
- Will be required to continue to learn new physical security solutions (Video surveillance and access control) and as a plus an understanding of electrical limitations with respect to physical security.
- Self-motivated, able to meet deadlines and maintain quality of work under pressure.
- Act as a Technical resource for discovery and information gathering for physical security on client calls.
$70,000 - $90,000 a year
Based on experience.
About:
Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.
We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
