Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Traveling Security Field Engineer - Electronic / Integrated Security (Job number: 1458)
Field engineer leading electronic security projects for federal sites, 75% travel
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead on-site Electronic Security projects, planning, execution, and completion safely and cost-effectively. • Perform or delegate system programming, integration, installation coordination, commissioning, and closeout. • Develop project plans and coordinate resources to ensure timely, cost-effective installations. • Direct subcontractors, electricians, technicians, designers, and administrators as needed. • Install hardware and program software per established standards. • Load, verify, and commission system controllers, validate functionality, and resolve issues. • Produce accurate as-built and commissioning documentation. • Coach, mentor, and provide technical assistance to technicians, installers, designers, and subcontractors. • Ensure compliance with state, local, federal regulations and safety standards. • Assist with material selection, ordering, budgeting, and scheduling via web‑based tools. • Communicate project status to management and support monthly revenue, cost, and margin forecasts. • Conduct site‑specific training for owners/operators and provide operation manuals. • Adhere to safety, security, and fire codes, prioritizing employee and subcontractor safety.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸system programming
- ▸hardware installation
- ▸commissioning
- ▸documentation
- ▸project planning
- ▸training
What You Bring
We are seeking an experienced commercial Electronic Security Systems Field Engineer to join our federal team. This remote/virtual position requires extensive travel—typically around 75%—to support projects at Department of Defense and other federal government sites across the United States. All travel‑related expenses are covered by the company. • Minimum 5 years field experience in commercial/industrial Electronic Security industry. • Hands‑on experience with system design, commissioning, or programming of Electronic Security Systems. • Ability to explain technical material to non‑technical audiences. • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Windows environment. • Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances. • Experience with fiber and network technologies. • Familiarity with commercial Electronic Security Systems (e.g., Softwarehouse C‑cure 9000, Lenel, Genetec, Bosch BVMS); Lenel & Vindicator preferred. • Lenel programming experience. • Experience leading security projects and teams. • Electronics certification from an accredited technical school. • Lenel certification.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸lenel
- ▸fiber
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸security clearance
- ▸electronics certification
Benefits
The role is remote/virtual, preferably based in the Huntsville, AL or Washington, D.C. metro area, with a base salary of $85,000‑$105,000, negotiable based on experience, plus a 10% bonus eligibility. Employees receive benefits starting on the first day, three weeks of paid vacation, five sick days, three floating holidays, and ten standard holidays annually. Travel up to 75% of the time is required, with all expenses paid.
Work Environment
Field