Applications Engineer

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of estimating experience in fire alarm and/or security/low-voltage systems.
• Bachelors degree in Business or Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience in the field.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes, including NFPA and NEC.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed construction drawings and scope documentation.
• Experience with major manufacturers such as Silent Knight, Firelite, Bosch, Hanwha, Avigilon, Axis, Genetec, Lenel, and similar.
• Highly organized with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher certification preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Acrobat, Visio, DWG Writer, Big Machines, and Salesforce.com.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and scope documents for fire and security system projects.
• Prepare detailed labor, materials, and equipment estimates for alarm, CCTV, access control, and other low-voltage installations.
• Perform take-offs and identify value-engineering options to help reduce costs without affecting quality.
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to obtain competitive pricing.
• Develop bid proposals and ensure required documentation is submitted on time.
• Partner with sales and project management teams to support smooth project handoffs.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date pricing database.
• Stay current on industry codes, technology changes, and competitive practices.
• Select and apply products appropriately while following our product selection process and design standards.
• Estimate installation costs with Implementation Operations, Service Operations, Internal Labor, and External Labor.
• Review field site survey documents and drawings.
• Support the RFI, RFP, RFQ, and RFM&S process as needed.
• Create estimates and budgets for access control, intrusion, CCTV, intercom, PSIM, PLC, and structured cabling systems.
• Review architectural, electrical, telecommunications, and security engineering drawings, schedules, and layouts.
• Interpret specifications, addendums, revisions, sketches, and scope of work documents.
• Work with project managers and design engineers to prepare change orders for existing and ongoing projects.
• Manage assigned projects and keep deadlines on track.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with coworkers, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Prepare detailed project clarifications, exclusions, and compliance lists.
• Understand construction schedules and project meetings and how they affect project delivery.
• Research product information online when needed.
• Maintain a strong understanding of construction industry conventions, workload demands, timelines, compliance requirements, competition, and building code requirements.

Technologies:

• Support
• PLC
• Salesforce
• Security
• Hardware

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We are Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, a world-leading provider of integrated security solutions that help protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes. Our team of more than 13,000 colleagues across 40 countries is focused on delivering a safer world and an exceptional client experience. We are a nationwide provider of security solutions and an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce, guided by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We offer comprehensive benefits including annual merit pay increases, paid company training, medical, dental, vision, life, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage, company-paid short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with 60% match up to 6% of salary, paid vacation/holiday/sick time, educational assistance, strong growth opportunities, and employee discounts on travel, equipment, and more.

last updated 43 week of 2026